The role of radiology in diagnosing synchronous subglottic and mediastinal haemangioma: a rare clinical entity

Authors

  • Yunus Yasar Department of Radiology, Dr Behcet Uz Children Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Science, Izmir, Turkiye
  • Betul Demircan Coskun Department of Paediatric, Dr Behcet Uz Children Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Science, Izmir, Turkiye
  • Ozlem Bag Department of Paediatric, Dr Behcet Uz Children Disease and Surgery Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Science, Izmir, Turkiye

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.20992

Keywords:

Subglottic haemangioma, Airway obstruction, Infant, Computed tomography, Magnetic resonance

Abstract

Subglottic haemangioma is a rare and life-threatening condition in infancy. A four-month-old girl presented with cough and wheezing with a history of three prior hospitalisations for bronchiolitis and inspiratory stridor. An upper airway endoscopy and imaging, including ultrasonography, CT scan, and MRI, revealed synchronous subglottis and mediastinal haemangioma. She responded to oral Propranolol treatment with complete resolution within six months of initiating therapy. Subglottic haemangiomas should be considered in infants with recurrent airway symptoms and obstruction.

Keywords: Subglottic haemangioma, Airway obstruction, Infant, Computed tomography, Magnetic resonance.

Published

2025-09-25

How to Cite

Yasar, Y., Betul Demircan Coskun, & Bag, O. (2025). The role of radiology in diagnosing synchronous subglottic and mediastinal haemangioma: a rare clinical entity. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 75(10), 1610–1613. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.20992

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Section

CASE REPORT