Karzinom der Trachea

A case of

tracheal obstruction presenting as COPD. Initial PA Chest X-Ray on presentation, demonstrating a tracheal stenosis at the level of the clavicle and a hyper inflated chest with flattened hemi-diaphragms, consistent with COPD.

A case of

tracheal obstruction presenting as COPD. Coronal thoracic CT demonstrating a marked narrowing of the trachea, below the level of the thyroid, with a 3.5 cm inferior extension.

A case of

tracheal obstruction presenting as COPD. Transverse thoracic CT demonstrating a significant reduction in tracheal luminal diameter with the absence of any focal lung lesions, suggestive of a primary tumour. The oesophagus appears compressed. Mediastinal lymph nodes are not seen.

A case of

tracheal obstruction presenting as COPD. Chest X-Ray following the insertion of the T-tube, confirming it is in a satisfactory position.