A rare case of a tracheal fibroepithelial polyp treated by an endobronchial resection

Abstract

This report describes a very rare case of a tracheal fibroepithelial polyp. A 69-year-old male had been treated in this department because of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease since 2006. In July 2007, chest computed tomography revealed a bronchial tumor located at the distal end of the trachea. A bronchoscopic examination revealed a multilocular polyp. An endobronchial resection was performed to remove the lesion. A tracheobronchial fibroepithelial polyp is very rare. We herein describe and discuss the appropriate therapeutic policy and also review the pertinent literature. © 2008 The Japanese Society of Internal Medicine.