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Transbronchoscopic cryotherapy for a giant sputum plug straddling the tracheal carina: A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: PATIENT CONCERNS: A 69-year-old male patient, who has had laryngeal cancer for 24 years and is currently in a tracheostomy state, was recently diagnosed with esophageal cancer one month ago. After one cycle of chemoradiation, the patient visited the clinic complaining of breathlessness for the past two days. DIAGNOSES: A chest computed tomography scan revealed a strip-shaped, columnar, and high-density lesion in the lumen of the trachea as well as in the right and left main bronchi, which was initially thought to be secreted. Histopathological examination confirmed the presence of a sputum plug characterized by mucus components, inflammatory exudates, and necrotic tissue.

Source: Medicine

DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000046753

Authors: Shuman Rang, Qiaoju Li

Institution: Jining First People's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Tracheal and airway disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,950