Primary Tracheal Lymphoma as a Rare Cause of Focal Tracheal Stenosis in an HIV-negative Patient

Abstract

A human immunodeficiency virus negative, 71-year-old man who presented with a stridorous cough was found to have a focal tracheal stenosis associated with regional lymphadenopathy on chest computed tomography. On direct inspection, tracheal lesions were noted and biopsied with a 2.4 mm cryoprobe, establishing the diagnosis of primary tracheal lymphoma. The patient subsequently received chemotherapy, with clinical and imaging improvement of the tracheal stenosis. This case highlights a very rare cause for tracheal lesions and the use of cryoprobe over forceps biopsy as a tool to facilitate optimal tissue acquisition and diagnosis.