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    • Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TO) is a rare, benign condition characterized by the formation of osteocartilaginous nodules within the tracheobronchial tree.
    • The exact etiology of TO remains unclear, but it is thought to involve metaplasia of the respiratory epithelium.

    Observation:

    • This study discusses 6 cases of TO diagnosed ante mortem.
    • Presenting symptoms included hematic expectoration, chronic bronchorrhea, slow-resolving pneumonia, and suspected neoplasia.
    • The extent of the disease varied, affecting only a small portion of the airways in one case, the trachea and main bronchi in three, and extensively the trachea in two.

    Findings:

    • Ante mortem diagnosis of TO was established in all 6 cases.
    • Endoscopic examination was crucial in identifying the characteristic nodular lesions.
    • Tracheal tomography provided valuable information regarding the extent and location of the osteocartilaginous deposits.

    Implications:

    • Tracheal tomography and bronchoscopy are confirmed as the gold standard for ante mortem diagnosis of TO.
    • Early and accurate diagnosis can help differentiate TO from other airway pathologies, such as neoplasms.
    • Understanding the diagnostic modalities is essential for appropriate patient management and further research into this rare condition.