Demographics:
11 years old, Male
Indication:
Sore throat
Findings
- Mild narrowing of the subglottic airway with irregular soft tissue densities overlying the trachea at the C5-C7 levels
Diagnosis
Bacterial (exudative) tracheitis
Sample Report
Mild narrowing of the subglottic airway with irregular soft tissue densities overlying the trachea at the C5-C7 levels. Findings are concerning for bacterial (exudative) tracheitis. Recommend ENT consultation.
Normal appearance of the epiglottis.
No retropharyngeal soft tissue thickening.
Discussion