Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica: A rare cause of chronic cough with haemoptysis
2008
Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica: A rare cause of chronic cough with haemoptysis
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Willms Hinrich, Wiechmann Volker, Sack Ulrich, Gillissen Adrian
Primary Institution: Robert-Koch-Hospital, St. George Medical Center
Conclusion
Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TPO) is a rare condition that can cause chronic cough and haemoptysis, and it is often underdiagnosed.
Supporting Evidence
- TPO is a rare benign disorder with only about 300 cases reported worldwide.
- The diagnosis is often made post mortem due to asymptomatic cases.
- Symptoms can include chronic cough, haemoptysis, and recurrent pulmonary infections.
- Typical bronchoscopic findings include beaded or cobblestone appearances in the airways.
Takeaway
A 69-year-old man had a rare condition called TPO that made him cough a lot and cough up blood. Doctors found it by looking inside his lungs.
Methodology
The patient underwent flexible fiber-optic bronchoscopy and histological examination to diagnose TPO.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 69-year-old male with a history of chronic cough and haemoptysis.
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