A case of cryptococcoma producing tracheal obstruction during anaesthesia.
A case of cryptococcoma of the right upper lobe producing tracheal obstruction during anaesthesia is reported. Whilst conscious the patient breathed spontaneously with little difficulty. The reasons underlying complete tracheal obstruction during anaesthesia are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000628:Aminophylline / Q000009:adverse effects; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology; D003453:Cryptococcosis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000401:mortality*; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*
D000628:Aminophylline