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Case reports
Intramural neurofibroma of the trachea treated by multiple stents
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  1. J H Cranshawa,
  2. C Morgana,
  3. G Knowlesb,
  4. A G Nicholsona,
  5. P Goldstrawa
  1. aDepartments of Anaesthesia, Surgery and Histopathology, Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust, London SW3 6NP, UK, bDepartment of Respiratory Medicine, Kingston Hospital, London SW3 6NP, UK
  1. Mr P Goldstraw p.goldstraw{at}rbh.nthames.nhs.uk

Abstract

The case history is presented of a patient in whom an intramural tracheal neurofibroma developed, causing severe airway stenosis. The patient was treated with multiple stents over a period of 5 years because of progression of the disease and associated airflow limitation. Clinicians should be aware of this rare complication of neurofibromatosis.

  • neurofibromatosis
  • airway obstruction
  • stent

https://doi.org/10.1136/thx.56.7.583

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