Recurrent hemoptysis in a 62-year-old smoker

Tracheal papillary adenoma is a rare benign tumor. We report a case of papillary adenoma in a 62-year-old male smoker who presented with recurrent hemoptysis. The tumor was located in the upper third of trachea and forceps biopsy through flexible bronchoscopy was uncomplicated and diagnostic.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Gowrinath, Karanam, Ramakrishna, Baddukonda Appala, Shanthi, Vissa, Sujatha, Gogineni
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3669558/