Benign (noncancerous) airway tumors are rare and may include:
- Papillomas (HPV-related)
- Granular cell tumors
- Hamartomas
- Carcinoid tumors,
- Hemangiomas
- Neurogenic tumors
- Cartilaginous tumors or chondromas
Symptoms
- Cough
- Frequent upper respiratory infections or pneumonia
- Coughing up blood
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing
These tumors are managed by a variety of interventional pulmonary and surgical techniques.