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.
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2013-01-01
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Series: | Lung India |
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Online Access: | http://www.lungindia.com/article.asp?issn=0970-2113;year=2013;volume=30;issue=2;spage=155;epage=157;aulast=Gowrinath |