Traction bronchiectasis
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Traction bronchiectasis refers to an aetiological sub type of bronchiectasis where there is irreversible dilatation of bronchi and bronchioles within areas of pulmonary fibrosis or distorted lung parenchymal architecture.
Pathology
It can arise from a number of underlying causes which result in lung fibrosis.
The bronchus is pullpulled apart by the traction of surrounding parenchymal fibrosis.
Distribution
There may be a predilection for the upper lobes where there is less supporting cartilage 1.
See also
-<p><strong>Traction bronchiectasis</strong> refers to an aetiological sub type of <a href="/articles/bronchiectasis">bronchiectasis</a> where there is irreversible dilatation of bronchi and bronchioles within areas of <a href="/articles/pulmonary-fibrosis">pulmonary fibrosis</a> or <a href="/articles/distorted-lung-parenchymal-architecture">distorted lung parenchymal architecture</a>.</p><h4>Pathology</h4><p>It can arise from a number of underlying causes which result in lung fibrosis.</p><p>The bronchus is pull apart by the traction of surrounding parenchymal fibrosis. </p><h5>Distribution</h5><p>There may be a predilection for the upper lobes where there is less supporting cartilage <sup>1</sup>.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/upper-lobe-bronchiectasis">upper lobe bronchiectasis</a></li></ul>- +<p><strong>Traction bronchiectasis</strong> refers to an aetiological sub type of <a href="/articles/bronchiectasis">bronchiectasis</a> where there is irreversible dilatation of bronchi and bronchioles within areas of <a href="/articles/pulmonary-fibrosis">pulmonary fibrosis</a> or <a href="/articles/distorted-lung-parenchymal-architecture">distorted lung parenchymal architecture</a>.</p><h4>Pathology</h4><p>It can arise from a number of underlying causes which result in lung fibrosis. The bronchus is pulled apart by the traction of surrounding parenchymal fibrosis. </p><h5>Distribution</h5><p>There may be a predilection for the upper lobes where there is less supporting cartilage <sup>1</sup>.</p><h4>See also</h4><ul><li><a href="/articles/upper-lobe-bronchiectasis">upper lobe bronchiectasis</a></li></ul>
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