William-Campbell syndrome

Case contributed by Domenico Nicoletti
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Carrier of William-Campbell syndrome and heterozygous for CFTR. On oxygen therapy.

Patient Data

Age: 54
Gender: Female

Chest radiograph

x-ray

Mid to upper zones ring shadows suggestive of bronchiectasis. 

 

CT Chest

ct

Cystic and varicose bronchiectasis in the upper lobes and in the apical segments of the lower lobes.

Case Discussion

Williams-Campbell syndrome is characterized by complete absence or insufficient development of the cartilaginous bronchial rings of the third-eighth bronchial orders. The trachea and main bronchi have a normal structure.

An autosomal recessive inheritance is presumed.

The lungs are usually hyperinflated.

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