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Broncholithiasis with recurrent lithoptysis: a case report.

Ahmet Bircan1, Duygu Onur, Aydın Yılmaz

  • 1Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Isparta, Turkey.

Medical Principles and Practice : International Journal of the Kuwait University, Health Science Centre
|August 17, 2013
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Summary

Broncholithiasis, a rare condition involving calculi in the airway, can cause hemoptysis. Diagnosis requires considering calcified mediastinal lymph nodes and confirming with bronchoscopy.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Broncholithiasis is a rare condition characterized by calcified masses within the tracheobronchial tree.
  • It often arises secondary to granulomatous diseases, such as tuberculosis, leading to calcified mediastinal lymph nodes.

Observation:

  • A 50-year-old male with a history of tuberculosis presented with recurrent hemoptysis and expectoration of broncholiths.
  • Bronchoscopic examination identified both loose and embedded broncholiths in distinct bronchial locations.
  • The patient declined surgical intervention.

Findings:

  • The case highlights the varied presentation of broncholithiasis, with calculi in different bronchial segments.
  • Computed tomography (CT) of the thorax revealed calcified mediastinal lymph nodes, a key indicator.
  • Diagnostic bronchoscopy was crucial in establishing the relationship between the broncholiths and the tracheobronchial tree.

Implications:

  • Broncholithiasis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hemoptysis, especially in patients with a history of granulomatous disease and evidence of calcified mediastinal lymph nodes on CT.
  • Bronchoscopy remains the gold standard for diagnosing broncholithiasis and assessing the extent of tracheobronchial involvement.
  • Early recognition and diagnosis are essential for appropriate management, even if conservative measures are initially pursued.