Tracheal tumor
| Tracheal tumor | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | 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.
References
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