Palliative Management of Tracheal Stenosis Caused by Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma Transformed from Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: A Case Report
By: N. Jayasinghe, K. Ratnatunga, D. Udahapolage and S. Handagala
Abstract
Tracheal stenosis due to invasion of thyroid malignancy is a rare entity. Management of the airway in such a patient is a critical step in palliative care. We discuss the successful management of tracheal stenosis due to anaplastic transformation of papillary thyroid carcinoma in an 84-year-old female. There are several methods for airway management in tracheal stenosis. Self-expanding stent placement is a less invasive, efficient procedure for tracheal stenosis.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljm.v33i1.480 | Journal eISSN: 2579-1990
Language: English
Page range: 77 - 80
Published on: Apr 5, 2024
Published by: The Kandy Society of Medicine
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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