Tracheal tumor explained

Tracheal tumor
Field:	Oncology

A tracheal tumor is a tumor primarily presenting in the trachea. It may be benign or malignant.^[1] 80% of all tracheal tumors are malignant. Among these, the most common are the squamous-cell carcinoma and the adenoid cystic carcinoma.

Notes and References

1. Ferretti GR, Bithigoffer C, Righini CA, Arbib F, Lantuejoul S, Jankowski A . Imaging of tumors of the trachea and central bronchi . Radiol. Clin. North Am. . 47 . 2 . 227–41 . March 2009 . 19249453 . 10.1016/j.rcl.2008.11.010 .