Para nasal sinus involvement in Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica: A rare Association

Paranasal sinus involvement in Tracheobronchopathia Osteoclastica: A rare Association

Authors

  • Dr. Venkatesha B Keshavamurthy
  • Dr. Munish K Shekarappa
  • Dr. Shivakumar A. Mahalingappa
  • Dr.Kishan A. Bhagwat
  • Dr. Jeyashanth Riju
  • Dr. Anil Kumar G

Keywords:

Intubation, Paranasal Sinuses, Polyps, Tracheobronchopathia Osteoplastica

Abstract

Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TO) is a rare and benign disorder characterized by cartilagenous and /or osseous submucosal deposits projecting into the laryngotracheobronchial lumen. The disorder is usually asymptomatic and most of the cases have been diagnosed incidentally as a surprise during difficult intubation or during bronchoscopy. A case of TO in association with Paranasal sinus involvement being reported for its rarity.

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Published

2015-02-28

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Case Report