Calcification of the intrathoracic trachea demonstrated by computed tomography.
The presence of intrathoracic tracheal calcification was assessed on computed tomographic (CT) scans of 90 consecutive male and female patients. The presence of calcification was demonstrated to be common and to increase with age. No female preponderance was shown.
Lloyd
D C
DC
University Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Manchester University.
Taylor
P M
PM
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012737:Sex Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*