Primary chondrosarcoma of the trachea with extensive extraluminal growth

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2017 Sep 1;52(3):601-603. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezx118.

Abstract

Primary chondrosarcoma of the trachea is an extremely rare non-epithelial neoplasm with only few cases published in the literature. We present a rare case of tracheal chondrosarcoma with extensive extraluminal growth. We operated a patient with obstructive tumour of the upper third of the trachea via partial sternotomy. Before surgery, a Hanarostent was put into the trachea to treat a life-threatening stenosis. Postoperative period was uneventful. We discuss the incidence, clinical presentation and treatment options in patients with rare tracheal tumours. In some cases, a multidisciplinary approach (endoscopic intervention followed by surgical resection) is an effective treatment tool.

Keywords: Chondrosarcoma; Surgery; Trachea.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Chondrosarcoma / complications
  • Chondrosarcoma / diagnosis
  • Chondrosarcoma / surgery*
  • Endoscopy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging*
  • Pulmonary Surgical Procedures / methods*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Trachea / diagnostic imaging
  • Trachea / surgery*
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / complications
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Tracheal Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Tracheal Stenosis / etiology
  • Tracheal Stenosis / surgery*