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Tracheal stenosis due to bilateral arterial aneurysms
N C Munro1, D Soppitt, R A Brewis
1Department of Medicine, Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Thorax
|February 1, 1994
Summary
An 82-year-old woman experienced breathlessness and stridor due to tracheal compression. This was caused by aneurysms in the brachiocephalic and left common carotid arteries, as revealed by CT scans.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiology
- Radiology
Background:
- Aneurysms of the aortic arch branches can lead to compressive symptoms.
- Mediastinal widening on chest radiography necessitates further investigation.
Observation:
- An 82-year-old female presented with dyspnea and stridor.
- Initial chest radiography revealed upper mediastinal widening.
Findings:
- Computed tomographic (CT) scanning demonstrated tracheal compression.
- The compression was attributed to aneurysms of the brachiocephalic and left common carotid arteries.
Implications:
- This case highlights a rare cause of airway obstruction.
- Early diagnosis through advanced imaging is crucial for effective management of arterial aneurysms.