submucosal hemangioma of the trachea in an infant: diagnosis and follow-up with 3d-ct/bronchoscopy

Introduction: infantile hemangiomas of the airway are diagnosed at bronchoscopy as part of the investigation of stridor or other respiratory symptoms. here, we present three-dimensional computed tomography (3d-ct)/bronchoscopy findings of submucosal subglottic hemangioma missed at bronchoscopy. case presentation: we report on the clinical usefulness of 3d-ct/bronchoscopy as the primary diagnostic tool and follow-up method in the evaluation of suspected airway infantile hemangiomas, especially when the hemangioma is the submucosal type. conclusions: 3d-ct/bronchoscopy will reduce the need for invasive laryngoscopic studies and help to diagnose submucosal hemangiomas undetected on laryngoscope. additionally, 3d-ct/bronchoscopy will help evaluating the extent of the lesion, degree of airway narrowing, and treatment response.