Findings include osteocartilaginous nodules within the submucosa of trachea – arises from the cartilage (anterior) component of the trachea, not the posterior membrane
Differential diagnosis of multiple tracheal polypoid lesions:
-relapsing polychondritis
-metastatic disease
Single lesions:
– mucoepidermoid
– adenoid cystic carcinoma
– squamous cell carcinoma
– carcinoid
– hamartoma
Case submitted by Dr. Mark Jordan to radRounds Radiology Network
