Tracheal diverticulum: a rare finding in a patient with worsening chronic cough.
Acquired tracheal diverticulum is a rare clinical entity with only limited reports in the literature. We report a case of a tracheal diverticulum that was identified as part of a work-up for a worsening cough. In this case the diverticulum was observed 2 years after surgical management of a retropharyngeal abscess. It was felt that pooling of secretions in the acquired pouch was a contributing factor in the exacerbation of the patient's chronic cough. Because of the patient's extensive comorbidities, observation and serial computed tomography scans were recommended.
Danielson
Gregory P
GP
Division of Otoloaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT 05401, USA.
Jedlovszky
Veronika
V
Landrigan
Gary P
GP
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003371:Cough / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D018450:Disease Progression; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011184:Postoperative Period; D014132:Trachea / Q000473:pathology*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology