Asymptomatic atresia of the lobar bronchus of the lung: a case report

Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2001 Oct;7(5):301-3.

Abstract

A 64-year old woman presented with an asymptomatic occlusion of the intermediate bronchus associated with a peripheral mass occupying the entire middle and lower lobes. As malignancy was suspected, inferior bilobectomy was done. There was a complete atelectasis of both lobes, with massive parenchymal necrosis. Pathological examinations suggested a tuberculous granuloma in the bronchus and parenchyma although tuberculous bacilli were not found. This case was unusual as congenital anomaly, and was suspected as bronchial tuberculosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bronchi / abnormalities*
  • Bronchi / blood supply*
  • Bronchial Diseases / diagnosis
  • Bronchial Diseases / etiology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Granuloma / diagnosis
  • Granuloma / etiology
  • Humans
  • Japan
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Atresia / complications*
  • Pulmonary Atresia / diagnosis