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A CASE OF FOREIGN BODY ASPIRATION CONFUSED WITH ENDOBRONCHIAL TUBERCULOSIS (기관지 결핵으로 오인된 틀니조각 흡인 1례)

  • 김치홍;김보경;문진성;김선명
    • Korean Journal of Bronchoesophagology
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    • v.2 no.2
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    • pp.238-243
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    • 1996
  • Aspiration of foreign bodies into the tracheobronchial tree is unusual in adults and it may result in Proximal airway obstruction and acute life-threatening asphyxia. It can be diagnosed by history of aspiration or visualizing the foreign body by chest roentgenogram or bronchoscopy. But it is rarely considered in adults with subacute or chronic respiratory symptoms without a definite history which suggests an aspiration. A 70-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital due to productive cough for two months and dyspnea which aggravated since the day before admission. Chest X-ray showed Pneumonic infiltration on left upper lobe and right lower lobe. Despite several days of conventional therapy, the patient complained of severe dyspnea and wheezing. We performed chest CT to rule out endobronchial stenosis, and it revealed the narrowing of left main stem bronchus compatible with endobronchial tuberculosis. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy for confirmation disclosed a $3.2{\times}0.7{\times}0.2$cm sized foreign body located longitudinally at the left main stem bronchus. We removed it with alligator forcep and it proved In be a piece of artificial denture. The patient remembered losing it while severe coughing on the day before admission. The microscopic examination of bronchial washing fluid revealed numerous acid fast bacilli. After removal of the foreign body, the patient showed marked improvement in symptom and pulmonary function test. Here we report a case of Pulmonary aspiration of foreign body which is confused with endobronchial tuberculosis with a review of the literature.

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Fistula Formation between Right Upper Bronchus and Bronchus Intermedius Caused by Endobronchial Tuberculosis: A Case Report

  • Kim, Mikyoung;Kang, Eun Seok;Park, Jin Yong;Kang, Hwa Rim;Kim, Jee Hyun;Chang, YouJin;Choi, Kang Hyeon;Lee, Ki Man;Kim, Yook;An, Jin Young
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • v.78 no.3
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    • pp.286-288
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    • 2015
  • Endobronchial tuberculosis is defined as a tuberculous infection of the tracheobronchial tree and has a prevalence of up to 50% in active pulmonary tuberculosis cases. The most common complication of endobronchial tuberculosis is bronchial stenosis; benign fistula formation by endobronchial tuberculosis is rare, especially inter-bronchial fistula formation. We reported a rare case of a 73-year-old woman with a fistula between the right upper bronchus and bronchus intermedius. A diagnosis of inter-bronchial fistula caused by endobronchial tuberculosis was based on the results of chest computed tomography scans, bronchoscopy, and microbiological and pathological tests. The patient was treated with anti-tuberculous medication, and her symptoms gradually improved.

A Case of Aspergillus Tracheobronchitis in Non-Immunocompromised Patient (Aspergillus 기관-기관지염 1예)

  • Chung, Hyo-Young;Kim, Hwi-Jong;Kim, Soo-Hee;Lee, Jong-Deog;Hwang, Young-Sil
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • v.49 no.4
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    • pp.508-513
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    • 2000
  • The aspergillus tracheobronchitis is distinctive manifestation of invasive aspergillosis, in which infection is limited completely or predominantly to the tracheobronchial tree. It accounts for about 7 to 10 percent of cases of invasive disease. Grossly, such disease may take the mucosal exudate and obstruct partially the airway lumen or completely the occlusive mucous/fungus plugs. Microscopically, the superficial portion of the airway wall is acutely inflamed and contain fungal hyphae. However, infection is often limited to the mucosa. We report a case of aspergillus tracheobrochitis in a 54 year-old man who presented cough, progressive dyspnea with wheezing, and mucus plug. Bronchoscopy showed mucosal exudate and plug. Bronchoscopic biopsy showed aspergillus hyphae and inflammation in the mucosa. He was successfully treated with itraconazole.

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A Case of Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patient (폐결핵 환자에서 발생한 점액표피양 암종 1예)

  • Jeong, Jae-Man;Song, Ju-Young;Hong, Jae-Rack;Kim, Young-Jun;Kim, Moon-Shik
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • v.41 no.4
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    • pp.429-434
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    • 1994
  • Mucoepidermoid carcinoma of lung are rare carcinoma arising from the submucosal glands tissue of the proximal tracheobronchial tree. The carcinoma can be divided into low grade and high grade varienties. The most important factors in the prognosis include histological grading and the ability to achieve a complete surgical resection. We experienced a case of high grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma in pulmonary tuberculosis patient of 67 years old male who has been suffered from left chest pain for several weeks. He was not treated and died seventeen months later.

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A Case of Intralobar Pulmonary Sequestration (내엽형 폐격리증 1예)

  • Seo, Hae-Sook;Park, Mun-Hwan;Rhee, Myung-Seon;Rhu, Nam-Soo;Cho, Dong-Ill;Hur, Yong
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • v.40 no.6
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    • pp.736-741
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    • 1993
  • Pulmonary sequestration is the part of a spectrum of bronchopulmonary foregut anomalies in which a portion of lung parenchyma does not communicate with the tracheobronchial tree and usually receives its arterial supply from a systemic vessel. The sequestrated portion of the lung is susceptible to infection. The patient with this entity will have a paucity of symptoms and will present himself for treatment because of a persistent pneumonia. The associated aberrant systemic artery makes the preoperative diagnosis of the lesion imperative because of the life-threatening technical hazards posed by this artery. We experienced a case of intralobar pulmonary sequestration. Initially, the diagnosis of sequestration was unsuspected and open thoracotomy was done for management of homogenous cystic mass on left lower lobe, but one anomalous systemic artery from thoracic descending aorta to sequestrated lung was incidentally revealed. Then we underwent lower lobectomy and ligation of anomalous artery.

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Extralobar Pulmonary Sequestration located in Right Oblique Fissure with Unusual Vascularture - A Case of Report - (우측 폐엽간에 위치한 비정상 혈관구조를 가진 외엽형 폐격리증 - 1례 보고 -)

  • 윤찬식;정재일;김재욱;윤영철;이홍섭;이혜경
    • Journal of Chest Surgery
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    • v.34 no.6
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    • pp.502-505
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    • 2001
  • Pulmonary sequestration is an abnormal lung tissue that does not communicate with tracheobronchial tree, and that receives blood supply from anomalous arteries. Pulmonary sequestration is divided into two anatomical forms, intralobar and extralobar. Extralobar pulmonary sequestration is usually located between the diaphragm and the lower lobe and has systemic arterial supply and venous drainage, and most patients are diagnosed in their infancy. We report an extralobar pulmonary sequestration located between the right upper lobe and the lower lobe in a 48-year-old female adult, which has anomalous blood supply from the right pulmonary artery and venous drainage directly into the left atrium.

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Penetrating Neck Trauma by Gunshot Injury: 1 Case Report (총상에 의한 경부 관통상 -치험 1례-)

  • Hong, Yoon Joo
    • The Korean Journal of Emergency Medical Services
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.95-99
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    • 2005
  • Penetrating neck trauma by gunshot injury involving tracheobronchial tree is rare in Korea. Extensive tissue damage by cavitation, tissue fragmentation and shock wave transmission of high-velocity projectile along with associated organ injury renders high rate of mortality and morbidity. A 28 year old man in military service with gunshot wound in left cervical area presented initial symptoms of severe dyspnea and subcutaneous emphysema. Computed tomography of chest and cervical region as well as bronchoscopic evaluation was performed to confirm highly suspected injury to cervical trachea. Surgical exposure was established through a low collar incision; the damaged segment of 3.5 cm length including 2-4th tracheal rings was resected out and end-to-end anastomosis was performed. Bleeding from lacerated anterior jugular vein was controlled by ligation of both ends and a K2 bulllet was found upon inner border of body of first rib, medial to right carotid sheath and removed out. Cervical esophagus, carotid artery, internal jugular vein and recurrent laryngeal nerve were spared. Extubation was done on the first postoperative day and postoperative course until discharge on nineth postoperative day remained uneventful.

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Retroperitoneal Bronchogenic Cyst Located in the Presacral Space: A Case Report (전천추 부위에 생긴 후복강 기관지 낭종: 증례 보고)

  • A Yeon Kim;Seon Jeong Min;Hyunchul Kim;Jung-Ah Choi
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • v.82 no.1
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    • pp.207-211
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    • 2021
  • Bronchogenic cysts are rare congenital anomalies that are most frequently found in the mediastinum along the tracheobronchial tree, especially in the posterior aspect of the superior mediastinum. Bronchogenic cysts have also been reported in intrapulmonary, intrapericardial, abdominal, and retroperitoneal locations. Herein, we report a case of a retroperitoneal bronchogenic cyst in the presacral space. The patient was diagnosed based on a post-operative histopathological examination.

CT Findings of Central Airway Lesions Causing Airway Stenosis-Visualization and Quantification: A Pictorial Essay (협착을 유발하는 중심 기관지 병변들의 전산화단층촬영 소견-시각화 및 정량화: 임상화보)

  • Myeong Jin Choi;Hee Kang
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology
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    • v.82 no.6
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    • pp.1441-1476
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    • 2021
  • The tracheobronchial tree is a system of airways that allows the passage of air to aerate the lungs and entire body. Several pathological conditions can affect this anatomical region. Multidetector CT (MDCT) helps identify and characterize various large airway diseases. Post-processing tools, such as virtual bronchoscopy and automatic lung analysis, can help enhance the performance of imaging studies. In this pictorial essay review, we provide imaging findings of various bronchial lesions manifested as wall thickening and endoluminal nodules on conventional MDCT and advanced image visualization and analysis.

A Case of Broncho-esophageal Fistula Associated with Bronchiectasis (기관지확장증과 동반된 식도기관지루 1례)

  • Chung, Hyuck-Joon;Ku, Sung-Hyun;Lee, Sun-Min;Park, Kwang-Joo;Hwang, Sung-Chul;Lee, Yi-Hyeong;Han, Myung-Ho;Kim, Yung-Jin;Lee, Chul-Ju;Lee, Ki-Bum
    • Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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    • v.46 no.5
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    • pp.729-734
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    • 1999
  • Broncho-esophageal fistula(BEF) is an uncommon clinical entity which can cause severe suppurative lung disease. Acquired fistulas between the esophagus and tracheobronchial tree are relatively uncommon. They are caused by many diseases including malignancy and chronic inflammation such as tuberculosis and have favorable outcome with proper treatment To our knowledge, there has been no description of patients with BEF due to the bronchiectasis. We report a case of broncho-esophageal fistula in association with bronchiectasis in a 35-year-old male patient with hemoptysis. Bronchoscopy revealed mild bleeding from the superior segment of the right lower lobe without specific endobronchial lesion. Barium esophagogram could not confirm the fistula. The diagnosis of a broncho-esophageal fistula was established by an esophagogastroscopy using fistulogram and subsequent bronchoscopy, in which the communication between the bronchial tree and the esophagus was demonstrated by instilling dye selectively through the fistulous opening using esophagogastroscopy and visualizing the fistula and the bronchial tree. The patient was treated with resection of the right lower lobe, extirpation of the diverticulum and surgical closure of the bronchial defect and fistula, but he suffered from pneumonia thereafter and eventually expired due to sepsis and multiple organ failure.

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