A Teflon granuloma presenting as an endotracheal nodule

M. P. McCarthy; J. K. Gideon; V. J. Schnadig

doi:10.1378/chest.104.1.311

A Teflon granuloma presenting as an endotracheal nodule

M. P. McCarthy, J. K. Gideon, V. J. Schnadig

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Abstract

A 55-year-old woman underwent bronchoscopic evaluation for hemoptysis. A small polypoid endotracheal nodule was discovered approximately 2.0 cm distal to the left true vocal cord. The lesion was sampled with a cytologic brush. Epithelioid histiocytes and numerous giant cells with asteroid bodies were seen, and there was abundant intracellular refractile material of irregular shape. Review of the medical history revealed that the patient had undergone Teflon injection of a paralyzed left true vocal cord. A diagnosis of Teflon granuloma was made.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	311-313
Number of pages	3
Journal	Chest
Volume	104
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1378/chest.104.1.311
State	Published - 1993

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Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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