Case of a tracheal diverticulum causing airway obstruction

Ellis, John W.; Hightower, Stephanie; Hostler, David C.

doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2018-136121

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“…[9] A recent study also showed a significant relationship between upper lobe fibrosis and the incidence of paratracheal cysts. [19] In the present study, it was found that the prevalence of paratracheal air cysts was significantly associated with the presence of underlying lung diseases. In complementary evaluations, it was found that COPD specifically increases the incidence of paratracheal cysts.…”

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Addressing the relationship between paratracheal air cyst and Paranchymal lung disease in thoracic CT-scan in patients referring to Golestan Hospital of Ahvaz

Goudarzi

Momeni

Hanafi

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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Background and Aims:Gas accumulation around the tracheamay is observed in neck and thoracic CT scans making the radiologist suspect whether these symptoms are associated with a pathologic process. This study was designed to evaluate the prevalence of partharesal cysts and their association with lung disease.Methods:The results of 400 patients evaluated for thoracic routine were analyzed for presence of paratracheal cysts. The location of cysts, size, shape and their relationship with the trachea were studied. The patients’ results were compared with and without paratracheal cysts. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS software version 22.Results:Paratracheal cysts were found in 30 patients (7.5%) including 12 males and 18 females (P = 0.07). The age range was between 3 to 78 years old and the mean ages in patients with and without paratracheal cysts were 54 and 38 years, respectively (P < 0.0001). More than 60% of patients had cysts associated with the trachea. The mean AP level in patients with paratracheal cysts was significantly higher (P = 0.04). In addition, it was observed that the incidence of paratracheal cysts in patients with lung disease and especially COPD patients was higher (P < 0.0001).Conclusion:In general, the results of this study showed that paratracheal cysts had a high prevalence and had a significant correlation with the presence of COPD. It was also observed that the incidence of these cysts increases in older people, which indicates that paratracheal cysts have an acquired mechanism.

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Addressing the relationship between paratracheal air cyst and Paranchymal lung disease in thoracic CT-scan in patients referring to Golestan Hospital of Ahvaz

Goudarzi

Momeni

Hanafi

et al. 2019

J Family Med Prim Care

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“…Seldom seen in clinical settings, tracheal diverticula are typically found by accident during radiological imaging. Although it is a benign pathological condition, it has the ability to produce long-lasting symptoms such as chronic cough and can sporadically result in airway obstruction [ 1 ].…”

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Tracheal Diverticulum in a Young Male Patient With Chronic Cough: A Case Report

Inban¹,

Chandrasekaran²

2023

Cureus

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A tracheal diverticulum is a rare clinical entity that is mostly diagnosed incidentally in radiographic pictures. It is infrequently mentioned in literature because of its relatively asymptomatic presentation. Its etiology is mostly attributed to tracheal wall weakness, which could either be congenital or acquired. Here we present a case of a 26-year-old man who presented with chronic intermittent cough and was incidentally diagnosed to have a tracheal diverticulum on the radiographic pictures of a high-resolution computed tomography scan of the chest (HRCT chest).

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“…The estimated global prevalence is about 1%, based on a series of autopsies by MacKinnon D [3]. It is a benign entity, but it may induce certain chronic symptoms (e.g., cough) and seldom airway obstruction [4]. TD can be either congenital or acquired [5].…”

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Chronic Cough Revealing a Tracheal Diverticulum: A Case Report

Haloui¹,

Nabou²,

Musallam³

et al. 2022

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Tracheal diverticulum (TD) is a rare entity in the literature. It is the consequence of a congenital or acquired weakness of the tracheal wall. The principal difference lies in the histological characteristics of the wall. Most cases are asymptomatic, but when symptoms are found, they are usually not specific. Therefore, the diagnosis is made based on the results of CT. We report a case of a 62-year-old female presenting with a chronic cough. A diagnosis of the TD was established on the basis of a thoracic CT scan.

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Case of a tracheal diverticulum causing airway obstruction

Cited by 4 publications

References 5 publications

Addressing the relationship between paratracheal air cyst and Paranchymal lung disease in thoracic CT-scan in patients referring to Golestan Hospital of Ahvaz

Addressing the relationship between paratracheal air cyst and Paranchymal lung disease in thoracic CT-scan in patients referring to Golestan Hospital of Ahvaz

Tracheal Diverticulum in a Young Male Patient With Chronic Cough: A Case Report

Chronic Cough Revealing a Tracheal Diverticulum: A Case Report

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