Tracheal compression between goitre and oesophagus

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio ◉

Diagnosis almost certain

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Di Muzio B, Tracheal compression between goitre and oesophagus. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 28 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-31053

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https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-31053

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31053

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At the time the case was submitted for publication Bruno Di Muzio had no recorded disclosures.

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Case published:

17 Sep 2014

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2 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

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Head & Neck

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Age: 77

Gender: Female

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Goitre dislocating the middle portion of trachea to posterior and lateral. Oesophagus protrudes to posterior tracheal wall (lack of cartilage) promoting focal stenosis.

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