Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor (IMT) of the Trachea Excised by Transtracheal Surgery: Case Report.
Shinichi OhbaFumihiko MatsumotoMasataka KojimaMitsuhisa FujimakiYuki FukumuraKatsuhisa IkedaPublished in: Ear, nose, & throat journal (2021)
This report describes an extremely rare case of a primary inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor of the trachea. The patient underwent surgical resection by a transtracheal approach and reconstruction with esophageal tracheoplasty. This case report highlights the rarity of such tumors and a minimally invasive and safe surgical technique for tumors around the central neck structures.