..Starting node ..Diverticulosis of trachea (HP:0006509)
Term ID:
6509
Name:
Diverticulosis of trachea
Synonym:
Paratracheal air cyst; Tracheal diverticulosis; Tracheal diverticulum; Tracheocele
Definition:
Tracheal diverticula are blind-ended outpouchings arising from the trachea. They are usually an incidental finding. Occasionally they can mimic pneumomediastinum. Tracheal diverticula are either congenital or acquired, in the latter case the most common causes are prolonged increased intraluminal pressure, e.g. chronic cough, COPD, tracheomalacia, and iatrogenic (e.g. post-surgical).