Presentation
Chronic cough.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bronchocele
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Right lower lobe superior segment bronchocele is noted as filling of the peripheral bronchi with mucus in a branching pattern associated with the tree in bud pattern
Ground glass nodule is present at right lower lobe anterobasal segment
Ground glass opacity at the left upper lobe lingula segments could be due to platelike atelectasis.
Case Discussion
Bronchocele represents impacted mucoid secretions within the bronchial tree and can be obstructive or non-obstructive.