Ca Thyroid Invading Trachea & Oesophagus
Ca Thyroid Invading Trachea & Oesophagus
Fig.1 CT scan shows thyroid tumour (papillary Ca) extending behind the larynx (yellow star) and narrowing the lumen of hypopharynx (white arrow).
Fig.2 CT scan shows tumour bulging through the posterior tracheal wall (white arrow).
Fig.3 Endoscopy revealed ulcerating tumour in the oesophagus. The patient underwent a total laryngopharyngooesophagectomy and a total thyroidectomy. The stomach was tubed and pharyngogastric anastamosis was done.
Fig.4 Posterior wall of the hypopharynx is divided vertically. White arrowheads showing the submucosal extension of tumour narrowing the lumen. Yellow arrow points at the ulcerated oesophageal wall.
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Dr. C. Rayappa MBBS, DLO, FRCS(Edin)
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Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)
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The Heart Of Clinic
Dr. C. Rayappa MBBS, DLO, FRCS(Edin)
SENIOR CONSULTANT
+91 44 3315 1105
Dr. C. Rayappa graduated from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India in 1982. He completed his post graduation in Otolaryngology (ENT)