A case of tracheobronchomegaly (Mounier-Kuhn syndrome) diagnosed via flexible bronchoscopy

DOĞRU ERSÖZ D., Özçelik U., Kiper N., Göçmen A., Öcal T.

Journal of Bronchology, vol.8, no.3, pp.190-192, 2001 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 8 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/01.lbr.0000011092.97725.dd
  • Journal Name: Journal of Bronchology
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.190-192
  • Keywords: Mounier-Kuhn syndrome, Tracheobronchomegaly
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Tracheobronchomegaly is a rare disorder characterized by marked dilatation of trachea and major bronchi. We report a 10-year-old child with tracheobronchomegaly presenting with localized bronchiectasis and mimicking foreign body aspiration. The diagnosis was confirmed via flexible bronchoscopy. We believe that flexible bronchoscopy can provide useful information in children with a prolonged history of respiratory symptoms and a large trachea in whom the diagnosis of tracheobronchomegaly is considered.