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Multiple tracheobronchial diverticula in a post-TB patient: A case report
Bibek Timilsina1, Raju Prasad Pangeni2, Sulochana Khadka1
1Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, College of Medicine Kathmandu Nepal.
Clinical Case Reports
|January 2, 2023
Summary
Multiple tracheal and bronchial diverticula, a rare condition, were identified in a young non-smoker. This case highlights associated respiratory sequelae in a patient with a history of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Tracheal and bronchial diverticula are rare congenital or acquired outpouchings of the airway walls.
- Their presence can be associated with various respiratory complications.
- A history of pulmonary tuberculosis can lead to significant airway sequelae.
Observation:
- A 22-year-old non-smoker presented with a rare case of multiple tracheal and bronchial diverticula.
- The patient had a documented history of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Findings:
- The case revealed multiple tracheal and bronchial diverticula.
- Associated findings included stenosed and collapsed upper lobe bronchi, common sequelae of severe respiratory infections.
- The diverticula were identified incidentally or as part of the workup for persistent respiratory symptoms.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare airway anomalies in patients with a history of tuberculosis.
- Accurate diagnosis of tracheal and bronchial diverticula is crucial for appropriate management and to prevent complications.
- Further research into the pathogenesis and clinical significance of multiple diverticula is warranted.
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