Combined surgery and radiotherapy as curative treatment for tracheal adenoid cystic carcinoma: a case report

摘要

BackgroundAdenoid cystic carcinoma of the trachea is a rare tumor, characterized by slow growth and low rate of local and distant metastasis. When achievable, complete surgical resection represents the optimal treatment approach, with the highest results in terms of overall survival. Radiation therapy is a reasonable alternative in cases of inoperable disease.