Effective treatment with sirolimus in a 6-year-old boy with tracheal vascular malformation initially misdiagnosed as acute laryngitis: a case report

This case highlights considering tracheal vascular malformation in refractory pediatric laryngeal obstruction, supports multimodal imaging for diagnosis without digital subtraction angiography, and confirms sirolimus as a safe, rapid first-line option to guide care and personalized dosing research.

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Journal of Medical Case Reports
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2026-01-09
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-025-05735-9
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Tracheal and airway disorders
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Effective treatment with sirolimus in a 6-year-old boy with tracheal vascular malformation initially misdiagnosed as acute laryngitis: a case report

Xiaofang Cai, Min Zhang
Journal of Medical Case Reports
Tracheal and airway disorders
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Effective treatment with sirolimus in a 6-year-old boy with tracheal vascular malformation initially misdiagnosed as acute laryngitis: a case report

Xiaofang Cai, Min Zhang
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Abstract

This case highlights considering tracheal vascular malformation in refractory pediatric laryngeal obstruction, supports multimodal imaging for diagnosis without digital subtraction angiography, and confirms sirolimus as a safe, rapid first-line option to guide care and personalized dosing research.

Journal of Medical Case ReportsVol. 20(1)
Wuhan Children's Hospital (CN)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 94%
Tracheal and airway disorders
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Effective treatment with sirolimus in a 6-year-old boy with tracheal vascular malformation initially misdiagnosed as acute laryngitis: a case report — Xiaofang Cai, Min Zhang · Journal of Medical Case Reports (2026) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS