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Figure 1: Thin sections CT thorax- An oval airspace is seen in the right posterolateral aspect of trachea at level of sternal notch. Figure 2: 3D reconstruction shows a neck between the airspace and trachea. DIAGNOSIS : Tracheal Diverticulum Note: The prevalence of tracheal diverticulum was reported to be about 1% in an autopsy series by Mackinnon. Tracheal diverticulum has also been reported to have an association with chronic obstructive airway disease. Presenting features include prolonged productive cough, hemoptysis and chest pain. PREVIOUS CASES HOME COMMENTS

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