Tracheal glomus tumor with stent failure: A case for early surgical resection

CASE REPORTGlomus tumors are rare mesenchymal neoplasms originating from modified smooth muscle cells of the glomus body. 1 Primary involvement of the trachea is exceedingly uncommon, with limited cases reported.1,2 Most glomus tumors are located in the hands and feet. 1 Although these tumors are benign, their location can result in clinically significant airway obstruction.Endoscopic techniques including bronchoscopic debulking and stenting may provide temporary palliation; however, when lesions demonstrate transmural involvement or structural fixation, such interventions may not provide durable benefit.We present a case of a tracheal glomus tumor initially managed with endoscopic therapy and stenting that ultimately failed, requiring definitive surgical resection.Written informed consent for publication and associated images was obtained from the patient.Institutional Review Board approval was not required.FIGURE 1.