Tracheal calcification

• Published in: Canadian 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
• Language: English
• 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

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...