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Bronchocele

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chronic cough

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
ct

Left lower lobe bronchocele is noted as filling of the peripheral bronchi with mucus in a branching pattern.  

Case Discussion

Bronchoceles represent impacted mucoid secretions within the bronchial tree and can be obstructive or non-obstructive.

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