Hemoptysis With Normal Chest Roentgenogram In A Former Smoker

Abstract

Tracheal papillomas are rare tracheal tumors. These tumors are usually benign and present with signs and symptoms of air way obstruction and hemoptysis. This is a disease predominantly seen in infants and children and is usually associated with laryngeal papillomatosis. The clinical manifestations are diverse and the disease is rarely considered in the differential in adult patients with hemoptysis. We present a rare case of isolated tracheal papillomatosis presenting with hemoptysis and a brief review of literature.