Chest CT, n (%) |
|
Calcified nodules |
10 (30.3) |
Normal |
23 (69.7) |
Involved sites on bronchoscopy, n (%) |
|
Entire trachea |
21 (63.6) |
Extending to both main bronchi |
5 (15.2) |
Extending to both main bronchi and involving lower bronchi |
5 (15.2) |
Partially involved only on the trachea |
12 (36.4) |
Involved upper trachea |
3 (9.1) |
Involved upper and middle trachea |
3 (9.1) |
Involved middle and lower trachea |
4 (12.1) |
Involved lower trachea |
2 (6.1) |
Bronchoscopic stage, n (%) |
|
Stage I |
8 (24.2) |
Stage II |
19 (57.6) |
Stage III |
6 (18.2) |
Histopathologic findings, n (%) |
|
Cartilaginous |
15 (45.5) |
Bony tissues |
18 (54.5) |
Squamous metaplasia |
3 (9.1) |