Does Adenovirus and Coxsackie B Virus Infection Play a Role in Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica (TO)

Clin Lab. 2018 Oct 31;64(11). doi: 10.7754/Clin.Lab.2018.180618.

Abstract

Background: Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TO) is a rare benign disease. We report a case of TO. Methods: Chest CT scan and bronchoscope with biopsy was performed for diagnosis and blood tests explored for the latent etiology. Results: Chest CT scan and bronchoscopic images showed multiple nodular protrusions in the trachea and main bronchi. Histopathology demonstrated sub-mucosal ossification and inflammatory cell infiltration. Laboratory inspection showed adenovirus and coxsackie B virus IgM antibodies were positive. Conclusions: The patient recently had a virus infection and inflammation was observed in histopathology, which indicated adenovirus and coxsackie B virus may play a role in the occurrence or exacerbation of TO.

MeSH terms

  • Adenoviridae / physiology
  • Adenoviridae Infections / complications*
  • Adenoviridae Infections / virology
  • Biopsy
  • Bronchi / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchi / pathology
  • Bronchi / virology
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Coxsackievirus Infections / complications*
  • Coxsackievirus Infections / virology
  • Enterovirus B, Human / physiology
  • Humans
  • Osteochondrodysplasias / complications*
  • Osteochondrodysplasias / pathology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Trachea / diagnostic imaging
  • Trachea / pathology
  • Trachea / virology
  • Tracheal Diseases / complications*
  • Tracheal Diseases / pathology*

Supplementary concepts

  • Tracheobronchopathia osteoplastica