Tracheal leiomyosarcoma is a rare cause of stridor and upper airway obstruction that can be managed with surgical resection.
Rare tracheal leiomyosarcoma may be resectable in young adults; leaves open need for registries to guide management.
A 26-year-old man presented with a 2-week history of hemoptysis and progressive upper airway obstruction. Roentgenograms and bronchoscopy confirmed a tracheal tumor, and a primary leiomyosarcoma was resected.
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