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Mounier-Kuhn syndrome: a case report.
Feroz Noori1, Sami Abduljawad, Daniel M Suffin
1St Michael's Medical Center, Newark, USA.
Lung
|January 13, 2010
Summary
Mounier-Kuhn syndrome, characterized by tracheobronchomegaly, is a rare condition. This case highlights its presentation in a young adult during an asthma exacerbation, prompting a literature review.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Rare Diseases
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Mounier-Kuhn syndrome is a rare condition defined by tracheobronchomegaly.
- First described in 1932, its clinical manifestations are diverse.
- The syndrome can affect individuals across various age groups.
Observation:
- A young male patient presented with an asthma exacerbation.
- Computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed tracheobronchomegaly.
- This incidental finding prompted further investigation.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with Mounier-Kuhn syndrome.
- Tracheobronchomegaly was confirmed as the key feature.
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Mounier-Kuhn syndrome presentations.
- Highlights the importance of recognizing rare airway diseases.
- Emphasizes the role of CT scans in diagnosing tracheobronchomegaly.