Objective
We report a case of an elderly fe
male with pri
mary diffuse large B-cell thyroid ly
mpho
ma causing an extensive tracheal defect that was
managed expectantly with good results.
Method
Case report
Results
This is the only known reported case of a patient with tracheal invasion and perforation caused by primary thyroid lymphoma who has subsequently survived.
Conclusion
Due to the rarity of invasive primary thyroid lymphoma there is currently no standard surgical management of the airway. We propose that expectant management with temporary airway protection is an alternative to invasive procedures such as tracheotomy or tracheal stent placement, even in the scenario of serious airway defects.