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[Tracheobronchomegaly].

P Mildenberger1, H H Schild

  • 1Institut für Klinische Strahlenkunde, Universitätsklinik Mainz.

Der Radiologe
|May 1, 1988
PubMed
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Tracheobronchomegaly, a rare condition causing tracheal dilation, presented with severe asthmatic attacks. Computer tomography clearly showed expiratory collapse of the trachea and bronchi.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Tracheobronchomegaly is an exceptionally rare congenital disorder.
  • It is characterized by significant dilation of the trachea and major bronchi.

Observation:

  • The presented case featured asthmatic attacks as the primary clinical manifestation.
  • Symptoms included expiratory collapse of the trachea and bronchi.

Findings:

  • Computer tomography (CT) effectively visualized the expiratory collapse of the trachea and bronchi.
  • CT imaging confirmed the characteristic tracheal dilation in tracheobronchomegaly.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering tracheobronchomegaly in patients with severe asthma-like symptoms.
  • Advanced imaging like CT is crucial for diagnosing this rare condition and understanding its pathophysiology.