Colon carcinoma metastatic to the trachea. Report of a case and a review of the literature

Am J Clin Oncol. 1994 Jun;17(3):227-9. doi: 10.1097/00000421-199406000-00009.

Abstract

Tracheal metastases are rarely seen from colorectal carcinoma. We describe the third reported case of colorectal carcinoma metastatic to the trachea and review of the current pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of endotracheal metastases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adenocarcinoma / diagnosis
  • Adenocarcinoma / secondary*
  • Adenocarcinoma / therapy
  • Aged
  • Colonic Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / secondary*
  • Tracheal Neoplasms / therapy