A Case of Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica Diagnosed by Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy upon Removal of an Aspirated Crown
2001
A Case of Tracheobronchopathia Osteochondroplastica Diagnosed by Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): T. Matsuba, M. Komori, R. Matsunaga, K. Andoh, N. Hirota, N. Hara
Primary Institution: Research Institute for Diseases of the Chest, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University
Conclusion
The case illustrates the successful diagnosis and removal of an aspirated dental crown leading to the identification of tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica.
Supporting Evidence
- Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica is a rare disorder characterized by bony and cartilaginous nodules in the airways.
- Most cases of TO have been diagnosed incidentally at autopsy, but more are being diagnosed through bronchoscopic examination.
- The patient had a history of aspiration of a dental crown, which led to the diagnosis of TO.
Takeaway
A 72-year-old man had a dental crown stuck in his throat, and doctors found out he also had a rare condition that made his airways have bumpy growths.
Methodology
The diagnosis was made using fiberoptic bronchoscopy and chest CT scans.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
The participant was a 72-year-old male.
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