Tumoral Calcinosis Involving the Airway - Abstract
We present a unique case of tumoral calcinosis (TC) with airway involvement
and a novel technique for debridement. TC is a rare disorder, characterized by
calcified tumors and dysfunction of large joints. To date there have been no reports
of calcification involving the airway. CD is a 43 year old male with a long history
of TC who developed dysphagia prompting otolaryngic evaluation. He was found
to have frank calcifications and soft tissue hypertrophy of the supraglottis causing
aerodigestive tract obstruction. CO2 LASER, along with tracheotomy, was used to
ablate the lesions; resulting in complete resolution of dysphagia and re-establishment
of a safe and functional airway.