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Demonstration of a tracheal bronchus by computed tomography
1Department of Radiology, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Ohio 44106.
Clinical Radiology
|March 1, 1988
Summary
A rare congenital anomaly, tracheal bronchus, was identified in a child with associated right lung cystic disease. Surgical removal of the infected cyst confirmed the diagnosis of this rare bronchial variant.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Congenital Pulmonary Anomalies
Background:
- Tracheal bronchus is a rare congenital anatomical variant where an aberrant airway originates from the trachea.
- Cystic lung diseases in children can present with varied etiologies and clinical manifestations.
Observation:
- Computed tomography (CT) imaging revealed a tracheal bronchus in a young child.
- Associated findings included cystic disease localized to the right lung.
Findings:
- The presence of a tracheal bronchus was confirmed as an anatomical bronchial variant.
- A subsequent infection of the cystic lesion with Aspergillus further characterized the case.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of recognizing tracheal bronchus in pediatric patients with cystic lung disease.
- Accurate diagnosis and surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in such complex congenital anomalies.