Tracheopathia Osteochondroplastica with Recurrent Massive Hemoptysis and Atelectasis: A Case Report.
10.4046/trd.2008.65.3.235
- Author:
In Jae OH
1
;
Jin Young JU
;
Yoo Duk CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Korea. droij@chonnam.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Tracheopathia osteochondroplastica;
Massive hemoptysis;
Atelectasis
- MeSH:
Bronchi;
Disease Progression;
Hemoptysis;
Humans;
Pulmonary Atelectasis;
Recurrence
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2008;65(3):235-238
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We treated a rare case of TO that presented with recurrent massive hemoptysis that resulted in total obstruction of the bronchus intermedius by very large blood clots. Bronchoscopic intervention resulted in a full recovery from the atelectasis. However, there are no guidelines for preventing recurrence of the hemoptysis or disease progression. Conservative and expectant management are used to treat these patients and most do well.
