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Broncholithiasis: a case report.

Kathryn Craig1, Tim Keeler, Paul Buckley

  • 1Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.

The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|December 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Broncholithiasis, a rare condition where calcified lymph nodes erode into airways, can cause severe symptoms like coughing and spitting stones. This case highlights its potential for serious complications, emphasizing the need for awareness.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Rare Diseases

Background:

  • Broncholithiasis is a rare condition involving calcified lymph nodes eroding into the tracheobronchial tree.
  • It is characterized by calcified perihilar and mediastinal lymph nodes.

Observation:

  • A case of broncholithiasis is reported in a 29-year-old female factory worker.
  • The patient presented with cough and lithoptysis (spitting calcifications).

Findings:

  • Broncholithiasis can manifest with symptoms including cough, hemoptysis, and lithoptysis.
  • Potential complications include pneumonia, bronchoesophageal fistula, airway obstruction, and massive hemorrhage due to aorto-tracheal fistula or pulmonary artery erosion.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the diverse and potentially life-threatening manifestations of broncholithiasis.

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  • Early recognition and diagnosis are crucial for managing this rare disorder and preventing severe complications.