Presentation
Chief complaint: cough for 4 days, fever and body ache, sneezing for 3 days, throat pain.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bronchiectasis
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Mild Bilateral broncho-vascular markings are noted
LT lower lung zonal bronchiectatic changes are noted
Normal heart size
Prominent aortic knuckle and unfolded aorta are noted
No mediastinal shift is noted.
LT C.P. angle is minimally blunted
Case Discussion
Bronchiectasis (plural: bronchiectases) is defined as an irreversible abnormal dilatation of the bronchial tree. It has a variety of underlying causes, with a common etiology of chronic inflammation. High-resolution CT is the most accurate modality for diagnosis.