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The wandering broncholith

B S Slasky, D B Lerberg, D L Herbert

    Journal of the Canadian Association of Radiologists
    |September 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    A rare case of "stone asthma" was observed where a broncholith migrated between lungs before being coughed out. This highlights the dynamic nature of broncholiths and their potential for spontaneous resolution.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Respiratory Medicine
    • Thoracic Surgery

    Background:

    • Broncholiths, calcified or ossified structures in the airways, can cause significant respiratory symptoms.
    • "Stone asthma" is a colloquial term describing asthma-like symptoms triggered by an obstructing broncholith.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with symptoms suggestive of airway obstruction.
    • Imaging revealed a broncholith within the tracheobronchial tree.

    Findings:

    • The broncholith demonstrated unusual mobility, migrating from one lung to the contralateral lung.
    • The patient subsequently expectorated the broncholith spontaneously, leading to symptom resolution.

    Implications:

    • This case underscores the unpredictable behavior of broncholiths.

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  • Spontaneous expectoration is a possible, albeit uncommon, outcome for obstructing broncholiths.
  • Understanding broncholith migration patterns can inform diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.