A life-threatening tracheal localization of lymphoma in a patient with AIDS

Chest. 1993 Apr;103(4):1297-9. doi: 10.1378/chest.103.4.1297.

Abstract

Lymphoma is a frequent complication of HIV infection, but we report a rare localization in the subglottic tracheal area. A case of tracheal stenosis due to lymphoma in an HIV-infected patient is presented. The main complaint was severe dyspnea. Chemotherapy was ineffective but radiotherapy improved the patient's condition and increased the caliber of the tracheal lumen.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, AIDS-Related* / complications
  • Lymphoma, AIDS-Related* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphoma, AIDS-Related* / pathology
  • Male
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tracheal Neoplasms* / complications
  • Tracheal Neoplasms* / diagnostic imaging
  • Tracheal Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Tracheal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Tracheal Stenosis / etiology