Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma Masquerading as Life Threatening Asthma in Pregnancy- A Case Report and Literature Review

Primary tracheal tumors are rare occurrence, particularly in adults, with the majority of them being malignant. Among these malignant primary tracheal tumors, mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the tracheobronchial tree is exceptionally uncommon. Its occurrence during pregnancy is even rarer. A comprehensive review of medical literature in PubMed and Scopus databases has revealed only seven reported cases of mucoepidermoid carcinoma during pregnancy to date. We present the case of a 20-year-old pregnant woman at 22 weeks of gestation who was transferred to our facility due to a life-threatening exacerbation of bronchial asthma. Further evaluation at our institution led to the diagnosis of low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and her condition was managed using interventional bronchoscopic procedures, including electrocautery snaring and Argon-Plasma Coagulation (APC).