Journal of Innovative Clinical Trials and Case Reports

Abstract

Tracheal tumors are rare but potentially life-threatening conditions that can lead to progressive airway obstruction. Primary tracheal tumors are often malignant, with squamous cell carcinoma being the most common subtype. Benign tumors, though less frequent, include endobronchial hamartomas and squamous cell papillomas.

Surgical resection is the preferred treatment, offering the best chance for long-term disease control. We present a case of a 26-year-old male with a history of Hodgkin lymphoma who was incidentally found to have a tracheal polyp on chest imaging. The polyp was surgically excised via anterior cervicotomy under fibroscopic guidance, with resection of the involved tracheal cartilage. The patient had an uneventful recovery, with no recurrence at follow-up.