Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica

Abstract

Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TBOC) is a rare disease of the trachea and bronchi characterized by submucosal nodules of osseous and cartilaginous tissue. In this series, we present three cases highlighting the varied clinical presentations of this rare disease process, which ranged from a rough voice to a chronic cough to lobar pneumonia. The disorder may mimic other lesions. We review the clinical presentations, pathophysiology, lab tests, imaging, diagnosis, and management of TBOC patients. Laryngoscope, 126:2006-2009, 2016.

Surgical Management in Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica: A Case Study

“…However, when symptoms are significant or the lesion interferes with other medical treatment, as in this case, options for intervention include open excision, endobronchial Nd:YAG laser photoevaporation or endoscopic mechanical debulking. However, these endoscopic treatments often fail due the density of the lesion 3,5 . While no consensus exists regarding the best form of intervention, this case report demonstrates a novel use of the Sonapet in a patient with laryngeal TO.…”

“…Studies suggest that the diagnosis of TO is typically dependent on bronchoscopic findings. Imaging and biopsies are only sometimes required 3 . The differential diagnoses for TO include amyloidosis, papillomatosis, and malignancy 2 .…”

“…Treatment for TO is often not required 3 . However, when symptoms are significant or the lesion interferes with other medical treatment, as in this case, options for intervention include open excision, endobronchial Nd:YAG laser photoevaporation or endoscopic mechanical debulking.…”

Traqueobroncopatía osteocondroplásica. Descripción de un caso

“…En la literatura se han discutido varios tipos de tratamientos, aunque no existe una evidencia demostrable. Entre las opciones se incluye la aplicación de Láser YAG endobronquial, resección quirúrgica, colocación de stents y tratamiento sintomático tal como corticoides inhalados [14]. En los casos de importante compromiso de vía aérea, se podría valorar la necesidad de una traqueotomía de urgencia.…”