Middle Lobe Syndrome Associated with Bronchial Anthracofibrosis
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Tarih
2020
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Yayıncı
Vilnius University Press
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Bronchial anthracofibrosis has been defined as airway narrowing associated with dark pigmentation on bronchoscopy without an appropriate history of pneumoconiosis or smoking. We present a case of a 67-year-old, non-smoking female patient who was referred to our clinic for two years of persistent cough. Spirometry was within normal limits. Radiological evaluation showed right middle lobe atelectasis and positron emission tomography-positive mediastinal lymph nodes. Bronchoscopy revealed black airway discoloration and distortions. In conclusion, we propose monthly radiological controls before an invasive procedure in such cases if a strong suspicion of malignancy/tuberculosis is not present. © 2020 Ugur Gonlugur, Tanseli Gonlugur, Sule Ozer. Published by Vilnius University Press.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Anthracosis; Bronchial diseases; Pigmentation
Kaynak
Acta Medica Lituanica
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Scopus Q Değeri
Q3
Cilt
27
Sayı
2
