An unusual presentation of tracheobronchial tuberculosis mimicking airway tumor: a case report and literature review
Fei Yuan, Chiqing Ying, Zhengming Huang, Jiaojiao Yang, Angcheng Li · 2026
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Description
Fei Yuan and co-authors report a case of tuberculosis in the windpipe that looked like a tumor in this 2026 paper. The disease is a special form of lung tuberculosis, and its signs are vague. The tumor-like form is rare and can narrow the airway over time.
A man aged 21 came in with sudden cough, chest tightness, and fever. Scans showed a large growth blocking his left main airway, first read as a tumor. Doctors removed the growth with a scope to clear the airway and learn the cause. Lab study of the tissue gave the true diagnosis. A review of past cases follows.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Fei Yuan, Chiqing Ying, Zhengming Huang, Jiaojiao Yang, Angcheng Li |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 22 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |