Broncholithiasis presenting with lithoptysis

Broncholithiasis is defined as calcified or ossified material in the bronchial lumen. The most frequently seen symptoms are a non-productive cough and hemoptysis. Occasionally, broncholytic expectoration can be seen, which is known as lithoptysis. As this is not a common finding, a case diagnosed wi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Ozyurek, Berna Akinci, Bozbas, Serife Savas
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2018
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6034379/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29970776
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_304_17
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Sumario:Broncholithiasis is defined as calcified or ossified material in the bronchial lumen. The most frequently seen symptoms are a non-productive cough and hemoptysis. Occasionally, broncholytic expectoration can be seen, which is known as lithoptysis. As this is not a common finding, a case diagnosed with lithoptysis is presented here.

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