Diode Laser in Management of Tracheobronchial Typical Carcinoid: A Case Report with Review of Literature

Abstract

Tracheobronchial carcinoids are relatively uncommon neoplasms with malignant (though indolent) potential and variable behavior. Clinical presentation is usually similar to any obstructive tracheobronchial lesions or rarely with presentation of carcinoid syndrome. Management varies from Pneumonectomy to use of lung sparing bronchoscoplastic techniques. We report the case of a 32-year-old male patient diagnosed with carcinoid of left main bronchus. Patient was successfully treated with trans-bronchoscopic diode laser. At 24 months of follow up patient remains asymptomatic and recurrence-free.

Multimodality multistaged management of large endobronchial carcinoid causing respiratory failure: A case report with review of literature

“…The clinicodemographic profile of cases and types of bronchoscopic intervention including outcome of treatment has been described in Supplementary Tables and , respectively. [ 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 ] Various bronchoscopic treatment options as mentioned in these studies were practiced depending on the physician's discretion, expertise, and available resources. All studies have reported high success rates with minimal complications and good long-term outcome.…”