A fatal case of cough.
Dysfunctional swallowing is an uncommon, but important cause of bronchiectasis. We describe a child with a brainstem tumor, who developed bronchiectasis caused by chronic aspiration secondary to a dysfunctional swallow. The case highlights the importance of thorough and repeated evaluation before a diagnosis of idiopathic bronchiectasis is made. If dysfunctional swallow is found further investigation to ascertain the cause is indicated.
Bossley
C J
CJ
Department of Respiratory Paediatrics, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
Hogg
C
C
Stoneham
S
S
Jacques
T S
TS
Bush
A
A
D000293:Adolescent; D001254:Astrocytoma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D020295:Brain Stem Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000532:radiotherapy; D001987:Bronchiectasis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003371:Cough / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016896:Treatment Outcome