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BACKGROUND: Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at high risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Cross-sectional studies have provided variable rates of seroprevalence in HCWs. Longitudinal assessments of the serological response to Covid-19 among HCWs are crucial to understanding the risk of infection and changes in antibody titers over time. We aimed to investigate seroprevalence and risk factors associated with seroconversion in a prospective cohort of HCWs during the peak of the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. METHODS: We conducted a longitudinal study among 446 front-line HCWsin a tertiary-care hospital in Chile from April to July 2020. IgG was determined monthly using two different ELISAs in serum samples of HCWs, during the three-month period. In each visit, demographic data, symptoms, risk factors, and exposure risks were also assessed. RESULTS: The overall seroprevalence at the end of the study period was 24% (95% CI20.2-28.3), with 43% of seropositive HCWs reporting no prior symptoms. Seroconversion rates significantly differed over the study period, from 2.1% to as high as 8.8% at the peak of the epidemic. There were no statistically significant differences observed between HCWs in direct clinical care of patients with Covid-19 and those working in low risk areas. Antibody titers appeared to wane over time. CONCLUSIONS: HCWs were severely affected with a high rate of seroconversion that appeared to mirror the local epidemiological situation. A significant amount of participants underwent an asymptomatic infection, highlighting the need for improved surveillance policies. Antibody titers appear to wane over time; further studies to understand this finding's impact on the risk of reinfection are warranted.
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Anticorpos Antivirais/sangue , Teste Sorológico para COVID-19 , COVID-19/imunologia , Pessoal de Saúde/estatística & dados numéricos , Imunoglobulina G/sangue , SARS-CoV-2/imunologia , Soroconversão , Adulto , Idoso , COVID-19/diagnóstico , COVID-19/epidemiologia , Chile/epidemiologia , Estudos de Coortes , Ensaio de Imunoadsorção Enzimática/métodos , Feminino , Humanos , Estudos Longitudinais , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Estudos Soroepidemiológicos , Centros de Atenção TerciáriaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Understanding the characteristics of the Covid-19 pandemic in different geographical regions, ethnic and socioeconomic settings are of emerging importance. This study presents the demographic and clinical features of SARS-CoV-2 infected patients in a large private healthcare center in Santiago, Chile, during the first month of the pandemic. METHODS: We analyzed the demographics, laboratory and clinical characteristics including severity and outcome of all patients diagnosed with Covid-19 during the first month of the pandemic. SARS-2-CoV infection was confirmed by RT-PCR in nosopharyngeal samples. The primary outcome was a composite of ICU admission or all-cause, in-hospital mortality. Clinical and laboratory parameters of hospitalized patients were analyzed regarding their association with the primary outcome. RESULTS: From March 3 to April 4, 2020, 3679 individuals were tested for SARS-CoV-2 in our hospital. Of those, 381 had Covid-19 and were included into this analysis. Most patients (99.2%) were Chileans, 12% returning from recent travel. The median age was 39 years (IQR 31-49) and 52% were female. A total of 88 patients (23.1%) were hospitalized; 18 (3.7%) required ICU and/or died. The overall mortality was 0.7%. Increased body mass index (BMI) and elevated C-reactive protein (CRP) were independently associated with ICU care or death. CONCLUSION: During the first weeks of the pandemic in Chile, most Covid-19 patients were young, with low rates of hospitalization, ICU requirement, and fatality. BMI and CRP on admission were predictors for severity. Our data provide important information on the clinical course and outcome of Covid-19 in a Latin American setting.
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COVID-19/epidemiologia , Hospitalização/estatística & dados numéricos , Adulto , Idoso , Betacoronavirus , Chile/epidemiologia , Infecções por Coronavirus/epidemiologia , Feminino , Mortalidade Hospitalar , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Pandemias , Pneumonia Viral/epidemiologia , SARS-CoV-2 , ViagemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Pulmonary carcinoids, which are well-differentiated lung neuroendocrine carcinomas, account for only 1-2 % of primary lung malignancies. Although fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography/computed tomography performs poorly in the identification of mediastinal lymph node metastases, particularly for pulmonary carcinoids, endobronchial ultrasound-guided (EBUS) transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) may be a useful means of preoperative nodal assessment in patients with these conditions. However, the diagnostic performance of EBUS TBNA is unknown. This study was designed to determine the sensitivity of EBUS for mediastinal staging in patients with typical carcinoid. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: A retrospective review of all patients with carcinoids who underwent EBUS TBNA and/or surgical resection with lymphadenectomy at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center was performed. The sensitivity of EBUS -TBNA in diagnosis of mediastinal lymph node metastases was determined. RESULTS: Of the 212 patients with pulmonary carcinoids we identified, 137 had surgery with no preoperative EBUS TBNA, 68 had EBUS TBNA followed by surgery, and 7 had EBUS TBNA only. The sensitivity rate for EBUS TBNA in diagnosis of mediastinal lymph node metastases was 77.78 % overall (95 % CI, 57.7-91.3%) and it was 87.5 % (95 % CI, 67.6-97.3%) when we considered only patients with EBUS TBNA-accessible lymph nodes. DISCUSSION: The sensitivity of EBUS TBNA for diagnosis of mediastinal lymph node metastases of pulmonary carcinoids was slightly lower than that reported previously for non-small cell lung cancer. Preoperative EBUS TBNA identified nodal metastases not previously identified by imaging.
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Tumor Carcinoide , Carcinoma Neuroendócrino , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas , Neoplasias Pulmonares , Broncoscopia , Tumor Carcinoide/diagnóstico , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/patologia , Aspiração por Agulha Fina Guiada por Ultrassom Endoscópico , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologia , Linfonodos/patologia , Mediastino/patologia , Estadiamento de Neoplasias , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Thoracentesis using suction is perceived to have increased risk of complications, including pneumothorax and re-expansion pulmonary oedema (REPO). Current guidelines recommend limiting drainage to 1.5â L to avoid REPO. Our purpose was to examine the incidence of complications with symptom-limited drainage of pleural fluid using suction and identify risk factors for REPO. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study of all adult patients who underwent symptom-limited thoracentesis using suction at our institution between January 1, 2004 and August 31, 2018 was performed, and a total of 10â344 thoracenteses were included. RESULTS: Pleural fluid ≥1.5â L was removed in 19% of the procedures. Thoracentesis was stopped due to chest discomfort (39%), complete drainage of fluid (37%) and persistent cough (13%). Pneumothorax based on chest radiography was detected in 3.98%, but only 0.28% required intervention. The incidence of REPO was 0.08%. The incidence of REPO increased with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status (ECOG PS) ≥3 compounded with ≥1.5â L (0.04-0.54%; 95% CI 0.13-2.06â L). Thoracentesis in those with ipsilateral mediastinal shift did not increase complications, but less fluid was removed (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: Symptom-limited thoracentesis using suction is safe even with large volumes. Pneumothorax requiring intervention and REPO are both rare. There were no increased procedural complications in those with ipsilateral mediastinal shift. REPO increased with poor ECOG PS and drainage ≥1.5â L. Symptom-limited drainage using suction without pleural manometry is safe.
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Derrame Pleural , Pneumotórax , Adulto , Drenagem , Humanos , Derrame Pleural/epidemiologia , Derrame Pleural/etiologia , Derrame Pleural/terapia , Pneumotórax/epidemiologia , Pneumotórax/etiologia , Pneumotórax/terapia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Sucção , ToracenteseRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The behavior of pleural fluid cytokine (PFCs) levels and their association with pleurodesis after indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) placement is unknown. OBJECTIVE: A prospective exploratory study was conducted to obtain preliminary data on PFC levels after IPC placement. METHODS: The PFC panel consisted of 4 cytokines [interleukin -8 (IL-8), vascular endothelial growth factor, total (but not activated) transforming growth factor betas, and basic fibroblast growth factor], measured across 5 time points (T0: insertion; T1: 24 to 48 h; T2: 72 to 96 h; T3: 1 wk; and T4: 2 wk). Profile plots were used to identify patterns of change of PFC levels. Correlation matrices for each PFC over time were computed, and area under the curve (AUC) categories were used to compare the cumulative incidence of IPC removal. Auto pleurodesis was defined as elective catheter removal because of decreased drainage within 90 days of insertion. RESULTS: A total of 22 patients provided complete data. Except for IL-8, the majority of PFCs demonstrated strong positive correlations across measurement time points. Patients with high AUCs for IL-8, basic fibroblast growth factor, and vascular endothelial growth factor had a higher cumulative incidence of IPC removal by 90 days than did patients with low AUCs. CONCLUSION: This is the first study to evaluate longitudinal changes of pleural cytokine levels with respect to the likelihood of IPC removal and provide early evidence that the cytokine profile may be associated with the outcome of pleurodesis induced by IPCs. However, this is an exploratory study and further studies are needed to assess if these findings can be validated in further studies.
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Cateteres de Demora , Citocinas/análise , Remoção de Dispositivo , Exsudatos e Transudatos/química , Pleura , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Pleurodese , Estudos Prospectivos , Fatores de Tempo , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Malignancy-associated secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (MSSP) poses significant challenges due to limited survival. By assessing risk factors associated with a MSSP recurrence, there is potential to identify patients who could benefit from early intervention intended to prevent recurrence. METHODS: We performed a retrospective cohort study of patients with MSSP. The primary outcome was time to MSSP recurrence. We used a competing risk model to identify risk factors associated with MSSP recurrence. RESULTS: A total of 2,532 patients were diagnosed with pneumothorax, with 114 having MSSP but only 96 were evaluable for the time-to-recurrence analysis. Of the 96 patients, 9 (9.4%) patients experienced recurrent MSSP, and 58 (60.4%) patients died during the study's follow-up period. The estimated cumulative incidence (CI) of MSSP considering death as a competing risk was 10.1% at 15 months. The univariable model identified the following covariates as associated with MSSP recurrence: mediastinal shift (HR 12.30, 95% CI: 3.44-43.91, P<0.001), distance from lung apex to thoracic cupola (HR 1.02, 95% CI: 1.00-1.03, P=0.003), and distance between visceral and chest wall at the hilum (HR 1.02, 95% CI: 1.00-1.03, P=0.026). CONCLUSIONS: Although the incidence of MSSP recurrence was found to be low, clinical factors such as sarcoma, the associated mediastinal shift, greater distance from lung apex to thoracic cupola, greater distance between visceral and chest wall at the hilum were found to be risk factors for MSSP recurrence.
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BACKGROUND: The tyrosine kinase inhibitor pazopanib is used for treatment of sarcoma. Recent studies have suggested that the use of pazopanib may lead to the development of pneumothorax, an unexpected adverse effect in patients with sarcoma metastatic to the chest. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective case control study of patients with sarcoma with metastases to the chest with pneumothorax (cases) and without pneumothorax (controls). The control population was selected from tumor registry in a 1:4 (cases to controls) ratio. The primary outcome of interest was the association between pazopanib and pneumothorax risk in patients with sarcoma metastatic to the chest. Secondary objective was to evaluate risk factors for pneumothorax. RESULTS: We identified 41 cases and 164 controls. Using purposeful selection method the odds of developing pneumothorax while being on pazopanib was not significant in univariate (p = .06) and multivariable analysis (p = .342). On univariate analysis risk factors of pneumothorax in patients with sarcoma were age, male sex, African American race, the presence of cavitary lung nodules/masses, and the presence of pleural-based nodules/masses. On multivariate analysis, only the presence of cavitary lung nodules/masses (P < .001) and the presence of pleural-based nodules/masses (P < .001) remained as risk factors for developing pneumothorax. CONCLUSION: Pazopanib does not increase the risk of pneumothorax in patients with sarcoma and evidence of metastatic disease to the chest. Presence of cavitary lung nodules/masses and the presence of pleural-based nodules/masses were found to be risk factors for pneumothorax.
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Pneumotórax/induzido quimicamente , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/uso terapêutico , Pirimidinas/efeitos adversos , Sarcoma/tratamento farmacológico , Sulfonamidas/efeitos adversos , Adulto , Idoso , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Feminino , Humanos , Indazóis , Modelos Logísticos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/secundário , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Pirimidinas/uso terapêutico , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Sulfonamidas/uso terapêuticoRESUMO
Transdifferentiation from non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) to small cell lung cancer (SCLC) has been reported mostly in adenocarcinomas and has been described as a cause of acquired tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) resistance. However, transdifferentiation has also been described in patients with different histologic characteristics and patients not exposed to TKIs and with no epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation (the target of TKIs). To this date transdifferentiation remains poorly understood. We conducted a retrospective case series of patients who had biopsy-proven SCLC within 2 years after a diagnosis of NSCLC or in the same location as the known primary NSCLC. We found that 0.2% of lung cancer patients at our institution experienced transdifferentiation. Among these, 30 had adenocarcinoma and 16 had squamous cell carcinoma. In 27 of the 30 patients with adenocarcinoma (90%), SCLC was found in the same location as the known primary. In 14 of the 30 patients (47%), SCLC occurred within 2 years after the NSCLC diagnosis. In 12 of the 16 patients with squamous cell carcinoma (75%), SCLC was found in the same location as the known primary. In 8 of these 16 patients (50%), SCLC occurred within 2 years after the NSCLC diagnosis. Few patients with adenocarcinoma and none with squamous cell carcinoma were treated with TKIs or had an EGFR mutation. In conclusion the findings in the current study suggest that the discovery of SCLC histology after treatment of NSCLC may be more common than thought suggesting that further study is warranted to evaluate the phenomenon of transdifferentiation.
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Adenocarcinoma/patologia , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/patologia , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologia , Carcinoma de Pequenas Células do Pulmão/patologia , Adenocarcinoma/tratamento farmacológico , Adenocarcinoma/epidemiologia , Idoso , Antineoplásicos/uso terapêutico , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/tratamento farmacológico , Carcinoma de Células Escamosas/epidemiologia , Transdiferenciação Celular , Feminino , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/tratamento farmacológico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/epidemiologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Inibidores de Proteínas Quinases/uso terapêutico , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estados Unidos/epidemiologiaAssuntos
Adenocarcinoma Mucinoso/diagnóstico por imagem , Adenocarcinoma Mucinoso/patologia , Neoplasias da Traqueia/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias da Traqueia/patologia , Adenocarcinoma Mucinoso/cirurgia , Idoso , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Aspiração por Agulha Fina Guiada por Ultrassom Endoscópico/métodos , Humanos , Masculino , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X/métodos , Traqueia/diagnóstico por imagem , Traqueia/patologia , Traqueia/cirurgia , Neoplasias da Traqueia/cirurgiaRESUMO
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Standard nodal staging of lung cancer consists of positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT), followed by endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) if PET/CT shows mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Sensitivity of EBUS-TBNA in patients with N0/N1 disease by PET/CT is unclear and largely based on retrospective studies. We assessed the sensitivity of EBUS-TBNA in this setting. METHODS: We enrolled patients with proven or suspected lung cancer staged as N0/N1 by PET/CT and without metastatic disease (M0), who underwent staging EBUS-TBNA. Primary outcome was sensitivity of EBUS-TBNA compared with a composite reference standard of surgical stage or EBUS-TBNA stage if EBUS demonstrated N2/N3 disease. RESULTS: Seventy-five patients were included in the analysis. Mean tumour size was 3.52 cm (±1.63). Fifteen of 75 patients (20%) had N2 disease. EBUS-TBNA identified six while nine were only identified at surgery. Sensitivity of EBUS-TBNA for N2 disease was 40% (95% CI: 16.3-67.7%). CONCLUSION: A significant proportion of patients with N0/N1 disease by PET/CT had N2 disease (20%) and EBUS-TBNA identified a substantial fraction of these patients, thus improving diagnostic accuracy compared with PET/CT alone. Sensitivity of EBUS-TBNA however appears lower compared with historical data from patients with larger volume mediastinal disease. Therefore, strategies to improve EBUS-TBNA accuracy in this population should be further explored.
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Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/secundário , Aspiração por Agulha Fina Guiada por Ultrassom Endoscópico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologia , Linfonodos/patologia , Idoso , Brônquios , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/diagnóstico por imagem , Endossonografia , Feminino , Humanos , Neoplasias Pulmonares/diagnóstico por imagem , Linfonodos/diagnóstico por imagem , Metástase Linfática , Masculino , Mediastino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estadiamento de Neoplasias/métodos , Tomografia por Emissão de Pósitrons combinada à Tomografia Computadorizada , Estudos Prospectivos , Sensibilidade e Especificidade , Carga TumoralRESUMO
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Pleuroscopy is the test of choice for patients with suspected malignant pleural effusion and negative cytology. Biopsies negative for malignancy are frequently attributed to non-specific pleuritis, which poses a dilemma in patients with a known active malignancy, raising concern for a false-negative result. Our primary objective was to determine the outcomes of patients with active malignancy who had a non-malignant diagnosis on pleuroscopy. METHODS: Retrospective review of all pleuroscopy cases from January 2005 to January 2015 at our institution was conducted. Biopsies were categorized by histopathology as malignant, eosinophilic or non-specific pleuritis. Malignant histopathology was considered a true positive. Eosinophilic or non-specific pleuritis was categorized as malignant, if malignancy was later identified during follow-up, or chemotherapy induced, possible radiation induced, other paramalignant, other benign or idiopathic. RESULTS: Of the 199 pleuroscopy cases reviewed, 172 (86%) had a history of active malignancy. On histopathology, 73 (42%) had malignancy, 9 (5%) had eosinophilic pleuritis and 90 (52%) had non-specific pleuritis. Three patients with non-specific pleuritis were diagnosed with malignancy at follow-up. Pleuritis in 24 patients was chemotherapy induced, 27 were possibly radiation induced, 11 were other paramalignant and 3 were other benign. Idiopathic pleuritis was diagnosed in 31 patients. Patients were monitored for a mean of 23 ± 11 months. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of malignant pleural disease was lower than expected for our patient population. Patients with no malignancy on histopathology were most likely to have non-specific pleuritis, a cause for which was identified in a majority of patients after clinical review.
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Derrame Pleural Maligno/diagnóstico , Pleurisia/etiologia , Pleurisia/patologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Biópsia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Valor Preditivo dos Testes , Estudos Retrospectivos , Toracoscopia , Adulto JovemAssuntos
Antígeno B7-H1/análise , Biomarcadores Tumorais/análise , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/química , Aspiração por Agulha Fina Guiada por Ultrassom Endoscópico , Neoplasias Pulmonares/química , Proteínas de Neoplasias/análise , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Carcinoma Pulmonar de Células não Pequenas/patologia , Feminino , Humanos , Biópsia Guiada por Imagem , Neoplasias Pulmonares/patologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-IdadeRESUMO
BACKGROUND: The optimal approach to sedation for pleuroscopy remains undefined. Propofol is the favored sedative-hypnotic for many proceduralists but has a narrow therapeutic window and the risk for oversedation is high. Propofol-based sedation administered by anesthesiologists and the routine use of end-tidal capnography and bispectral index (BIS) monitoring may attenuate risks of complications. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of monitored anesthesia care for pleuroscopy. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of patients who underwent pleuroscopy. The primary outcome of interest was the incidence of anesthesia complications in patients undergoing pleuroscopy. Hypoxia was defined as oxygen saturation of less than 90% for 2 min and hypotension was defined as the need for vasopressors. RESULTS: Of 199 enrolled patients, there were no significant complications attributed directly to anesthesia. Minor complications included hypoxia in 9 patients (4.5%), hypotension in 76 patients (38.2%), and insertion of a nasopharyngeal tube airway in 2 patients (1.0%). There was no significant difference in anesthesia-related complications between those with BIS monitoring and those without. Lower mean oxygen saturations (p = 0.028) and hypoxia (p = 0.021) were found in patients receiving the combination of propofol plus narcotics plus sedatives compared to those receiving propofol only, propofol plus narcotics or propofol plus sedatives. CONCLUSION: Our study demonstrates that pleuroscopy using propofol with end-tidal capnography monitoring, with or without BIS monitoring, is safe and effective. The combination of propofol with narcotics and sedatives is associated with more hypoxia and lower mean oxygen saturation compared with propofol alone, propofol plus narcotics or propofol plus sedatives.
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Sedação Profunda , Hipnóticos e Sedativos/efeitos adversos , Propofol/efeitos adversos , Toracoscopia , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The standard approach to staging of lung cancer in patients with pleural effusion (clinical M1a) is thoracentesis followed by pleural biopsies if the cytologic analysis is negative. If pleural biopsy findings are negative, endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration is used to complete the staging process and, in some cases, obtain diagnosis. In this case series we report 7 patients in which a combined procedure was performed for staging of known or suspected lung cancer. We found that the combined approach was both feasible and safe in this case series.
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Neoplasias Pulmonares , Mediastino , Endossonografia , Humanos , Estadiamento de NeoplasiasRESUMO
Fibroepithelial polyps are benign lesions, frequently found in the skin and genitourinary tract. Airway involvement is rare, and few case reports have been published. Our patient was a 79 y.o. male smoker, who was referred to us with a 3-month history of dry cough. At physical examination, the patient looked well, but a chest CT showed a 6-mm polyp lesion in his trachea. A flexible bronchoscopy confirmed this lesion, and forceps biopsies were performed. Argon plasma coagulation was used to completely resect and treat the lesion. Pathological analysis revealed a fibroepithelial polyp (FP). The aim of this manuscript is to report a case of FP with bronchoscopic management and to review the current literature about this condition.