Bronchocele
| Bronchocele | |
|---|---|
| Other names | bronchial mucocele |
| Specialty | Pulmonology |
| Causes | impacted mucoid secretions in the bronchi |
A bronchocele is a segment of bronchus that is filled with mucus and completely enclosed so the mucus cannot drain out. This segment is usually dilated. It is also referred to as bronchial mucocele. If there is no obstruction to the flow of mucus, it is called mucoid impaction of bronchus. A bronchocele results from obstruction of the bronchus. Overproduction of mucus can also contribute. Obstruction may occur due to scarring, a tumor, or congenital atresia.
References
- ↑ Tsuji, Shusuke; Heki, Shinichiro; Kobara, Yukinobu; Sato, Atsuhiko (October 1973). "The Syndrome of Bronchial Mucocele and Regional Hyperinflation of the Lung". Chest. 64 (4): 444–447. doi:10.1378/chest.64.4.444. PMID 4743950.
- ↑ Woodring, John H.; Bernardy, Mark O.; Loh, Fang Kum (August 1985). "Mucoid Impaction of the Bronchi". Australasian Radiology. 29 (3): 234–239. doi:10.1111/j.1440-1673.1985.tb01701.x. ISSN 0004-8461. PMID 4074224.
- ↑ Kakarla, Bhaskar (2022-04-22). "Bronchocele, a common but underrecognized condition: a systematic review". Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease. 93 (1). doi:10.4081/monaldi.2022.2133. ISSN 2532-5264. PMID 35477240.
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