Tracheal calcification

A92-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of congestive heart failure aggravated by uncontrolled atrial fibrillation. A chest radiograph showed extensive tracheal calcification (Figure 1). This finding is common in elderly patients and is seen almost exclusively in patients aged 40 yea...

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Published inCanadian Medical Association journal (CMAJ) Vol. 179; no. 3; p. 291
Main Authors Jo, Sang-Ho, Choi, Young-Jin, Cho, Goo-Yeong, Kim, Hyun-Sook, Jung, Ki-Suck, Rhim, Chong-Yun
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Canada CMA Impact Inc 29.07.2008
CMA Impact, Inc
Canadian Medical Association
Subjects
Aged, 80 and over
Anticoagulants - adverse effects
Atrial fibrillation
Calcification
Calcinosis - chemically induced
Calcinosis - diagnostic imaging
Clinical Images
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Dosage and administration
Drug therapy
Female
Humans
Physiological aspects
Radiography, Thoracic
Risk factors
Tracheal Diseases - chemically induced
Tracheal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Warfarin
Warfarin - adverse effects
Canada
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Summary:A92-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of congestive heart failure aggravated by uncontrolled atrial fibrillation. A chest radiograph showed extensive tracheal calcification (Figure 1). This finding is common in elderly patients and is seen almost exclusively in patients aged 40 years and older. Although visually remarkable, this finding is of no practical clinical significance.
ISSN:0820-3946
1488-2329
DOI:10.1503/cmaj.070099