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  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Microbiology

Background:

  • Endobronchial tuberculosis (EBTB) involves tuberculous infection of the tracheobronchial tree, confirmed by microbial and histopathological evidence.
  • Clinical presentation can include symptoms from the disease itself or complications like endobronchial obstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approaches and treatment strategies for endobronchial tuberculosis.
  • To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and management to prevent airway stenosis.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis relies on a high index of suspicion, supported by computed tomography (CT), bronchoscopy, and microbiological investigations.
  • Evaluation of tracheobronchial stenosis is crucial for treatment planning.

Main Results:

  • CT and bronchoscopy are key tools for confirming EBTB and assessing airway stenosis.
  • Microbiological investigations are essential for definitive diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • Treatment goals include eradicating Mycobacterium tuberculosis with anti-tubercular medications and preventing airway stenosis.
  • Severe tracheobronchial stenosis may necessitate interventional bronchoscopic techniques or surgery to manage symptoms like dyspnea and recurrent pneumonia.