Carcinoma of the trachea clinically unrecognized in 2 cases.

摘要: Carcinoma of the trachea is rare. Isolated case reports still appear in literature. The symptoms hoarseness and dyspnea are usually marked terminate severe respiratory distress. Despite these symptoms, nature primary tracheal cancer often discovered only after autopsy. following a report 2 such cases which constitute carcinoma seen at Passavant Memorial Hospital. Case1.—A 51-year-old white male was first admitted to Hospital November, 1948, time diagnosis involutional melancholia made. Preparations were made (including radiographs spine an electrocardiogram) for electric shock therapy, but patient's extreme agitation, restlessness, suicidal tendencies, attempts escape transfer another hospital necessary. His history employment unsuccessful nature. Suicide had been contemplated. Throughout prolonged stay on wards other