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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Radiology
  • Anatomy

Background:

  • Tracheal diverticula are uncommon outpouchings of the tracheal wall.
  • Multiple tracheal diverticula are exceptionally rare, with limited case reports in medical literature.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of multiple tracheal diverticula.
  • To illustrate the diagnostic capabilities of multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) in identifying this condition.

Main Methods:

  • A 62-year-old male patient presented with incidental findings on imaging.
  • Multidetector-row computed tomography (MDCT) was utilized for detailed airway assessment.
  • Axial, coronal, and sagittal reconstructions, including virtual bronchoscopy and volume rendering, were employed.

Main Results:

  • MDCT revealed multiple air collections adjacent to the trachea, consistent with tracheal diverticula.
  • These diverticula appeared as symmetrical outpouchings between tracheal cartilages.
  • Virtual bronchoscopy confirmed multiple openings into the tracheal lumen.

Conclusions:

  • Thin-slice MDCT and advanced 3D imaging techniques enhance the detection of multiple tracheal diverticula.
  • Radiologists should consider this rare diagnosis when encountering similar imaging findings.
  • This case expands the understanding of tracheal diverticula presentation.