title: Tracheal Bronchus: High Resolution Computed Tomography diagnosis in a symptomatic patient.
abstract: A 75-year-old female underwent a High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) scan for recurrent bronchitis and cough. HRCT images showed an anomalous supernumerary bronchus to the right upper lobe directly arising from the right side of distal trachea, corresponding to Tracheal Bronchus (TrB). TrB can cause recurrent right upper lobe pneumonia and special care is requiring during endotracheal intubation.
authors.affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanna
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Panzironi
authors.affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Vincenzo
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Noce
authors.affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Rosa Maria
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Ammendola
authors.affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Fiorelli
authors.affiliation: Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences, Policlinico Umberto I, Viale Regina Elena 324, 00161 Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: Iacopo
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Carbone
keywords: Bronchial disease; Bronchus suis; Congenital abnormalities; Multidetector computed tomography; Tracheal Bronchus