Category: Thoracic Oncology Introduction: Glomus tumors (GTs) are rare mesenchymal tumors typically developing at the anastomosis of arteries and veins, and generally characterized as benign.() They represent less than 2% of all soft tissue tumors, commonly affect nail beds, extremities, the torso, head and neck. Their occurrence in the trachea is unusual, with around 80 cases reported in literature, commonly occurring in middle-aged individuals, with an average age of 48.8 years, and more prevalent in men than women.(,) Objective: In […]

ABSTRACT Schwannomas commonly develop in the cervical region, 25% – 45% of cases are diagnosed in this anatomical region. Tracheal neurogenic tumors are exceedingly rare and can be misdiagnosed as invasive thyroid carcinomas or other infiltrating malignancies when present at the level of the thyroid gland. Here, we present a case of synchronous benign cervical schwannoma with tracheal invasion and papillary thyroid carcinoma in a patient who was initially hospitalized for COVID-19. The patient presented with dyspnea that was later […]