Tracheomalacia-Lethal Factor in a 17-month-Old Child

Abstract

A case is reported of a child who died at age 17 months after having repeated respiratory incidents, probably related to mild infections. After a fatal respiratory episode, tracheomalacia was detected at necropsy. No other abnormalities were found. This condition, unless suspected clinically, could easily be overlooked at necropsy.

Key Words:

• recurrent respiratory difficulty
• wheezing
• tracheomalacia