Warfarin-induced tracheobronchial calcification

Calcification of the trachea and proximal bronchi is a common, normal finding on chest radiographs in the elderly population, especially in women. More extensive airway calcification is also a rare manifestation of many pathologic conditions. The authors report a case of pathologic tracheobronchial calcification associated with long-term warfarin therapy. Chest radiographs showed prominent, diffuse calcification of the tracheobronchial tree. Computed tomography showed extensive calcification of the airway walls, extending from the trachea to the lung periphery.