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.[1] If there is no obstruction to the flow of mucus, it is called mucoid impaction of bronchus.[2] 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.[3]
| Bronchocele | |
|---|---|
| Other names | bronchial mucocele |
| Specialty | Pulmonology |
| Causes | impacted mucoid secretions in the bronchi |
References
edit- ^ 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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