A Case of Chronic Bronchocele and Blocked Bronchiectasis Mimicking Bronchogenic Carcinoma

Khandelwal, Ashish; Damor, Ajay; Patil, Aniket; Bansal, Isha; Singh, Varinder

doi:10.1016/j.chest.2019.02.076

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“…(Figure 1). Other causes of obstruction like benign or malignant tumours [18], foreign body [27] and broncholiths will be suggested by imaging and confirmed by bronchoscopy. Carcinoid tumour [28], bronchogenic carcinoma [29] and occasionally metastasis [30], [31] can present similarly.…”

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Bronchocele, a common but underrecognized condition: a systematic review

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2022

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Bronchocele is an abnormal accumulation of mucus often with associated bronchial dilatation. It can be due to either increased production or impaired drainage of mucus in the airways. Diseases like chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, bronchiectasis are characterized by high mucus production and other atypical conditions are bronchorrhea and plastic bronchitis with different physical characteristics and compositions of mucus. Improper drainage can lead to bronchocele formation due to underlying benign, malignant tumours or bronchial stenosis. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) has a peculiar appearance with high attenuated mucus (HAM) in imaging. Careful evaluation of bronchocele is needed as it can be associated with bronchial obstruction or rare causes like plastic bronchitis. Proper identification, evaluation for the underlying cause is key for not missing the underlying diagnosis and accurate treatment.

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“…Bronchostenosis can be confirmed by flexible bronchoscopy [Figure 4] and may provide material to rule out infections like tuberculosis. Rigid bronchoscopy may be needed to remove the foreign body, debulking of tumours and bronchoplasty [27].…”

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Bronchocele, a common but underrecognized condition: a systematic review

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2022

Monaldi Arch Chest Dis

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A Case of Chronic Bronchocele and Blocked Bronchiectasis Mimicking Bronchogenic Carcinoma

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Bronchocele, a common but underrecognized condition: a systematic review

Bronchocele, a common but underrecognized condition: a systematic review

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