title: A fatal case of cough.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Respiratory Paediatrics, Royal Brompton Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Bossley
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hogg
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stoneham
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Jacques
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bush
mesh_terms: 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