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CT scan with 3D reconstruction of the trachea and bronchus. Luminal narrowing between expiration (a) and inspiration (b) at the level of the aortic arch.
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The CT scan showed luminal narrowing between inspiration and expiration at the level of the aortic arch without stricture (Figure 1).
Flexible bronchoscopy showed dynamic luminal narrowing between expiration (a) and inspiration (b) at the upper trachea.
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In addition, we could not find the cartilage ring in the upper trachea (Figure 2).
(a) The auricular cartilage was floppy and misshapen, and the pinna was swollen and reddish. (b) Saddle-nose deformity was observed at the nasal septum.
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On physical examination, the auricular cartilage was floppy and misshapen, and a saddle nose deformity was observed (Figure 3).