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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Luong D, Sharma R, et al. Cylindrical bronchiectasis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Mar 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-60950
Cylindrical bronchiectasis, also known as tubular bronchiectasis, is the most commonly identified morphologic type of bronchiectasis where there is smooth uniform enlargement of bronchi with loss of the normal distal tapering of the airways but without focal outpouchings or tortuosity.
For a general discussion, please refer to the article on bronchiectasis.
Radiographic features
CT
May show varying degrees of elevated broncho-arterial ratios extending in a tubular fashion. This could give a tram-track sign.
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