Tracheal diverticulum with decompensation after 8 years of conservative therapy requiring surgical solution

Pediatr Pulmonol. 2015 Dec;50(12):E44-7. doi: 10.1002/ppul.23230. Epub 2015 Jul 2.

Abstract

Tracheal diverticulum is a benign cystic mass in the cervical and mediastinal regions, with an incidence of 1% in post-mortem findings, and 2% in CT findings. The lesion is in most cases completely asymptomatic and is most commonly incidentally detected during a CT examination. We present the case of a young female patient with a tracheal diverticulum who has been followed up for 8 years by pediatric pneumologist. Patient health state deteriorated and she developed stress-induced dyspnea requiring surgical resection. Moreover, we mention differential diagnosis of other mediastinal cystic lesions.

Keywords: diverticulum; surgical care; tracheal diseases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Diverticulum / therapy*
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Dyspnea / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Trachea / surgery*
  • Tracheal Diseases / therapy*
  • Watchful Waiting