Leiomyoma of the Trachea

Report of a Case

Abstract

A case of a rare benign tumor, leiomyoma of the trachea was reported. The patient was a 34-year-old female, and admitted with a complaint of hemosputum. A pedunculated tumor was found to occupy the space through the first to third tracheal rings, arising from the posterior wall between the first to second rings with a stem of 5mm in diameter. The tumor was successfully removed and histologically diagnosed as leiomyoma.