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Tracheobronchomegaly associated with tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica: a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Tracheobronchomegaly (TBM) is a rare condition characterized by the dilatation of the trachea and bronchi due to severe atrophy of elastic fibers, accompanied by the thinning of the muscularis mucosae and the development of diverticula between cartilaginous rings. The etiology of this condition remains unclear. Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TO) is another uncommon airway disease with an unknown etiology. The co-occurrence of these two diseases has not been reported. In this study, we report and discuss a case involving an elderly man with TBM and TO with a history of recurrent pneumonia over the past 6 years.

Source: Frontiers in Medicine

DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1444995

Authors: Zhen Hua Li, Lu-Xia Kong, Shan Zhu, Yi Hu, Shan Gao

Institutions: Central Hospital of Wuhan, Huazhong University of Science and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Tracheal and airway disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,295