Proximal Airway Obstruction Caused by Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in a Pregnant Woman: A Case Report Publisher



Davari HR¹ ; Vahedi M¹ ; Jahanbin B² ; Mireskandari SM³ ; Mirzaiemoghaddam M⁴ ; Hajipour A³
Source: African Journal of Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine Published:2021

Abstract

Respiratory tumours are very rare during pregnancy. Here, we report a case of a primigravida woman diagnosed at 27 weeks’ gestation with stridor and dyspnoea, and a primary tracheal tumour. To the best of our knowledge, this is a 4th case report of tracheal adenoid cystic carcinoma during pregnancy. Our staged management of airway obstruction during pregnancy and definite treatment are discussed. © 2021, South African Medical Association. All rights reserved.