Subglottic Hemangioma

Etiology: Vascular malformation
Imaging Radiograph: Asymmetric narrowing of subglottic trachea on AP image
Imaging CT: Markedly enhancing subglottic lesion
Imaging MRI:
— T1WI post contrast: Avid enhancement
— T2WI: Hyperintense
DDX:
Complications:
Treatment:
Clinical:
— Usually presents with stridor at 6-12 weeks as it grows larger
— Coexisting skin hemangioma in 50%
— Most common benign pediatric airway tumor

Radiology Cases of Subglottic Hemangioma

Radiograph of subglottic hemangioma — Lateral radiograph of the airway shows a subglottic soft tissue mass.