Tracheal compression between goiter and esophagus

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 77
Gender: Female

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

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