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Chest CT scan showing a subcutaneous emphysema. (A) Endotracheal tube in place. (B) Soft tissue attenuation with tracheal obstruction. (C) Bilateral pneumothorax with patent major bronchus. (D) Bilateral pneumothorax with right-sided hydrothorax.
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A focal tracheal mass was also noticed (Figure 1).
Image taken during the bronchoscopy, showing a soft tissue mass obstructing the trachea (approximately 90% obstruction).
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A distal tracheal mass with an estimated obstruction of 90% was found during a bedside fiberoptic bronchoscopy, (Figure 2).
A tissue sample of the tracheal tumor retrieved from the patient during the excisional biopsy.
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The tissue was sent for biopsy (Figure 3).