DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i01.019

Pages: 82-95

Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the tracheobronchial tree is extremely rare and presented as similar to other respiratory diseases. In our case, a 19-year-old lady presented with cough with mucoid sputum production, wheezing, and breathlessness for 6 months. She also complained of low-grade fever for 1 month. Initially treated with antibiotics and bronchodilators but treatment was not satisfactory. Then after further workup, it showed tracheal growth covering 80% of the lumen. An urgent bronchoscopic debulking was done by Snare and Argon plasma coagulation. A complete resection was done and no subsequent surgical excision was required. Histopathology showed that it was mucoepidermoid carcinoma. After 1 year of follow up showed an excellent prognosis and no further growth was seen. Interventional pulmonology can play a big role shortly. A good expertise in interventional pulmonology is a prerequisite.