| Tracheal chondrosarcoma. | |
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PMID: 20709656 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Tracheal chondrosarcoma are rare diseases, with only 15 cases previously described in the literature between 1959 and 2008. Here we present a rare case of tracheal chondrosarcoma and a review of the literature. Our patient, a 72-year-old man, had progressive throat pain for 2 years before diagnosis. Clinical and imaging investigation revealed a giant tracheal mass that was partially debulked by laser for symptomatic relief. Histologically, the mass was characterized as a low-grade tracheal chondrosarcoma. The patient underwent external-beam radiotherapy (EBRT) and received 60 Gy. At the time this report was written, 7 years after the end of the treatment, the patient was alive and asymptomatic without evidence of locoregional disease. This case and some described in the literature demonstrate the value of EBRT as a single treatment modality in achieving local control. More experience is required to establish the definitive role of radiotherapy in low-grade tracheal chondrosarcoma. |
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Authors:
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Vera Mendonça; Marília Jorge; Isabel Monteiro-Grillo; Maria João Palhano; Salvato Feijó |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico Volume: 12 ISSN: 1699-3055 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Transl Oncol Publication Date: 2010 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-08-16 Completed Date: 2011-01-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101247119 Medline TA: Clin Transl Oncol Country: Spain |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 576-80 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa, Portugal. vermendonca@gmail.com |
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Airway Obstruction / etiology Chondrosarcoma / complications, diagnosis, radiotherapy*, surgery Female Humans Male Middle Aged Tracheal Neoplasms / complications, diagnosis, radiotherapy*, surgery |
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