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Adult tracheocele with large cervical presentation
N N Mathur1, P Sardana, V P Singh
1Department of ENT and Head Neck Surgery, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India.
The Journal of Laryngology and Otology
|September 4, 1999
Summary
A rare case of a large tracheocele in a middle-aged male is presented. Surgical excision via a cervical approach resulted in complete resolution with no recurrence after two years.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Surgical case reports
- Tracheal pathology
Background:
- Tracheocele is a rare congenital or acquired outpouching of the trachea.
- It can present as a neck mass, often asymptomatic.
- Predisposing factors are typically absent in acquired cases.
Observation:
- A middle-aged male presented with a large tracheocele.
- The lesion originated from the right posterolateral trachea at the T2 vertebral level.
- The patient was asymptomatic apart from the visible neck swelling.
Findings:
- The tracheocele was completely excised using a cervical surgical approach.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis (details not provided in abstract).
Implications:
- This case highlights the successful surgical management of a large tracheocele.
- A cervical approach is a viable option for complete resection.
- Long-term follow-up confirmed no recurrence, suggesting a favorable prognosis after complete excision.