Author(s): Ashok K Chauhan | Paramjeet Kaur | Gajender Singh | Satyvir Kishore Mathur
Journal: Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences
ISSN 0972-5997
Volume: 10;
Issue: 4;
Date: 2012;
Original page
Keywords: Adenoid cystic carcinoma | Tracheal tumours | Radiotherapy.
ABSTRACT
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the trachea is a rare primary tracheal malignancy. Obstructive symptoms such as dyspnoea, hoarseness of voice, dysphasia are commonly seen symptoms. Combined modality treatments including surgery and radiation therapy are considered as optimal treatment for these tumours. A case of adenoid cystic carcinoma in a 35 years old male patient who was treated successfully by surgical excision and external beam radiation therapy is presented.
Journal: Online Journal of Health & Allied Sciences
ISSN 0972-5997
Volume: 10;
Issue: 4;
Date: 2012;
Original page
Keywords: Adenoid cystic carcinoma | Tracheal tumours | Radiotherapy.
ABSTRACT
Adenoid cystic carcinoma of the trachea is a rare primary tracheal malignancy. Obstructive symptoms such as dyspnoea, hoarseness of voice, dysphasia are commonly seen symptoms. Combined modality treatments including surgery and radiation therapy are considered as optimal treatment for these tumours. A case of adenoid cystic carcinoma in a 35 years old male patient who was treated successfully by surgical excision and external beam radiation therapy is presented.
