Abstract
A human immunodeficiency virus negative, 71-year-old man who presented with a stridorous cough was found to have a focal tracheal stenosis associated with regional lymphadenopathy on chest computed tomography. On direct inspection, tracheal lesions were noted and biopsied with a 2.4 mm cryoprobe, establishing the diagnosis of primary tracheal lymphoma. The patient subsequently received chemotherapy, with clinical and imaging improvement of the tracheal stenosis. This case highlights a very rare cause for tracheal lesions and the use of cryoprobe over forceps biopsy as a tool to facilitate optimal tissue acquisition and diagnosis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 30-31 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Clinical Pulmonary Medicine |
Volume | 26 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2019 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- cryoprobe biopsy
- tracheal lymphoma
- tracheal stenosis