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[Plastic bronchitis].

Lene Thorup¹, Jørn Carlsen^2,3, Jakob Gjedsted⁴

¹Afdeling for Hjerte- og Lungekirurgi, Hjertecentret, Københavns Universitetshospital - Rigshospitalet.

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Plastic bronchitis (PB) is a rare condition where abnormal thoracic lymphatic vessels cause airway obstruction. This case report details the first Danish interventional treatment using advanced MR imaging and embolisation for this rare disease.

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Area of Science:

Thoracic medicine
Interventional radiology
Rare diseases

Background:

Plastic bronchitis (PB) is a rare condition characterized by abnormal thoracic lymphatic vessels draining into the bronchi.
This lymphatic drainage leads to the formation of solid bronchial casts, causing potentially life-threatening airway obstruction.
Diagnosis can be challenging, with symptoms often mistaken for other respiratory conditions like non-allergic asthma.

Observation:

A 30-year-old male patient presented with symptoms initially misdiagnosed as non-allergic asthma.
Extensive examinations over several years preceded the diagnosis of plastic bronchitis.
The patient underwent a novel interventional procedure as part of his treatment.

Findings:

The study details the first interventional treatment for plastic bronchitis in Denmark.
Advanced T2-weighted MR imaging and dynamic contrast MR lymphangiography were utilized for diagnosis and planning.
Successful embolisation of abnormal lymphatic vessels in the thorax was performed.

Implications:

This case highlights the utility of advanced MR imaging techniques in diagnosing and managing plastic bronchitis.
Interventional embolisation offers a promising treatment option for patients with plastic bronchitis and abnormal thoracic lymphatic vessels.
Improved diagnostic pathways and interventional strategies can lead to better outcomes for patients with this rare and severe condition.