Free standing bronchiectasis

Last revised by Dr Henry Knipe ◉ ◈ on 26 Apr 2022

Citation, DOI & article data

Citation:

Weerakkody, Y., Knipe, H. Free standing bronchiectasis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 26 May 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-98906

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-98906

Permalink:

https://images.radiopaedia.org/articles/98906

rID:

98906

Article created:

13 Apr 2022 by Dr Yuranga Weerakkody ◉

Revisions:

3 times by 2 users - see full revision history

System:

Chest

Section:

Tag:

case3, cases

Synonyms:

Non-traction bronchiectasis
Non traction bronchiectasis
Free-standing bronchiectasis

Free-standing bronchiectasis or non-traction bronchiectasis is a descriptive term for bronchiectasis that is not related to regional fibrotic effects (e.g. traction bronchiectasis). Amongst other causes, this form may occur in recurrent chronic infective-inflammatory states such as in those with immunodeficiency, e.g. common variable immune deficiency³.