Presentation
Dyspnea following trachael biopsy. Intubated prior to CT.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
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CT neck shows edema in the retropharyngeal space likely related to recent biopsy. There is fluid collecting in the posterior nasal cavity, nasopharynx and valleculae.
A large goiter extends retrosternally causing compression of trachae.