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[Diffuse panbronchiolitis in an elderly patient. A case report]

K Suzuki1, S Adachi, T Matsuura

  • 1Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Koseiin, Nagoya, Japon.

Revue De Pneumologie Clinique
|October 14, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Diffuse panbronchiolitis, a chronic lung disease, was diagnosed in an 86-year-old woman. Despite a 6-year course, respiratory failure led to her death, confirmed by autopsy.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Diffuse panbronchiolitis is a chronic obstructive lung disease primarily affecting adults.
  • It is characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of the respiratory bronchioles.

Observation:

  • A rare case of diffuse panbronchiolitis in an elderly 86-year-old female patient is presented.
  • The patient experienced a prolonged clinical course of 6 years.

Findings:

  • The patient ultimately succumbed to respiratory failure.
  • Autopsy and pathological examination of lung specimens confirmed the diagnosis of diffuse panbronchiolitis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for diffuse panbronchiolitis to occur in advanced age.
  • It underscores the importance of considering this condition in elderly patients with chronic respiratory symptoms.

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  • Accurate diagnosis and understanding the long-term prognosis are crucial for patient management.