Broncholithiasis: case report and discussion with focus on radiographic findings.
Broncholithiasis is a condition arising when calcified material in the form of a stone or stones is found in the bronchial lumen. Some authors have included the impingement of a calcified peri-bronchial lymph node on the external surface of a bronchus, as part of the definition. The incidence of broncholithiasis has dwindled in recent years, possibly as a result of the reduced incidence of tuberculosis. Despite this it remains a condition with potentially serious complications, which needs to be diagnosed and treated effectively. Here, the case of a 71 year old man with broncholithiasis is discussed.
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Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Eccles Street, Dublin. darraghhalpenny@hotmail.com
D000368:Aged; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D006801:Humans; D020347:Lithiasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome