introduction: tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (tpo) is a rare benign disorder of the lower part of the trachea and the upper part of the main bronchi.   case report: a case of tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (tpo) diagnosed at the time of intubation in an intensive care unit due to difficulty when advancing the endotracheal tube beyond the vocal cords, is reported. a problem...

CMAJ • DECEMBER 14, 2010 • 182(18) © 2010 Canadian Medical Association or its licensors E859 A52-year-old woman was referred for evaluation of a persistent dry cough and episodic hemoptysis of about 20 years’ duration. These symptoms were thought to be caused by chronic laryngopharyngitis and had been treated with various antitussive agents. Her medical history was otherwise unremarkable, and p...

INTRODUCTION Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TPO) is a rare benign disorder of the lower part of the trachea and the upper part of the main bronchi. CASE REPORT A case of tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TPO) diagnosed at the time of intubation in an intensive care unit due to difficulty when advancing the endotracheal tube beyond the vocal cords, is reported. A problem w...