Mounier Kuhn syndrome in adult: a case report

Deka, Nabanita; Hazarika, Manoj; Goswami, Gautam

doi:10.5455/2320-6012.ijrms20150435

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“…Some patients develop mucosal herniation between the tracheal rings leading to tracheal diverticulosis. The poor clearance of secretions is associated with recurrent lower respiratory tract infections [3]. There is also increase in dead space and tidal volume [4].…”

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Mounier Kuhn Syndrome: A Rare Variety of Bronchial Dilatation

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2019

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BackgroundMounier Kuhn's syndrome is a rare and congenital disease. It is characterized by an increase in the size of the trachea and main bronchi caused by a congenital disorder of the connective tissue and smooth muscles of these structures, the distal bronchial tree is usually normal. Its diagnosis is accomplished with the use of Computed Tomography (CT). It can be associated with other congenital conditions, which makes the understanding of its physiopathology more complicated. Its clinical features vary from being asymptomatic to severe respiratory distress. However, therapy remains conservative [1].

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Mounier Kuhn Syndrome: A Rare Variety of Bronchial Dilatation

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Mounier Kuhn syndrome in adult: a case report

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Mounier Kuhn Syndrome: A Rare Variety of Bronchial Dilatation

Mounier Kuhn Syndrome: A Rare Variety of Bronchial Dilatation

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