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KMID : 0356820110270010077
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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
2011 Volume.27 No. 1 p.77 ~ p.79
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A Case of Tracheal Diverticulum that is an Incidental Finding at Preoperative Computed Tomography
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Lee Dong-Hoon
Jo Si-Young
Lee Chang-Joon
Lee Jun-Kyu
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Abstract
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Tracheal diverticulum is very rare, that is usually an incidental finding at routine chest computed tomography scan. Differential diagnosis of tracheal diverticulum includes pharyngocele, laryngocele, Zenker diverticulum, apical lung hernia, blebs and bulla, and pneumomediastinum. Treatment options can be devided into medical and surgical. The majority of patients is asymptomatic and requires no specific intervention. We experienced one case of tracheal diverticulum in patient with tongue cancer and report it with reviews of literature.
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KEYWORD
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trachea, diverticulum
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