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Pneumomediastinum due to tracheal foreign body granuloma

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

H Kishore Chandra Prasad
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India
Suja S Sreedharan
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India
Sydney D’Souza
Affiliation:
Department of Internal Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India
Naveen Kumar
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India
Sampath Chandra Prasad
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka State, India

Abstract

Primary tracheal masses are rare. Secondary masses of the trachea are commonly foreign body granuloma, intubation granuloma or viral granuloma. The differential diagnoses given in such cases include both benign and malignant lesions. The otolaryngologist is often asked to perform a biopsy of the lesion to arrive at a diagnosis. However, even malignant processes can cause a granulomatous reaction. The timely diagnosis of tracheal masses depends upon maintaining a high index of suspicion. A rare case of tracheal granuloma leading to pneumomediastinum in a 53-year-old female is presented. The clinical features, investigations and treatment are detailed. The tracheal granuloma was managed by excision through bronchoscopy and the pneumomediastinum was managed conservatively.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© 2005 Royal Society of Medicine Press

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