Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica: a case report

Abstract

Abstract

Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TO) is a rare benign condition, characterized by the presence of multiple cartilaginous and/or osseous  submucosal nodules protruding into  of the tracheobronchial lumen. In general, tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastic(TO) is diagnosed incidentally during bronchoscopy or autopsy and is not associated with a specific disease. it can be asymptomatic or present with non-specific respiratory symptoms. We present a case of a 62 year-old female with the dry cough  who was diagnosed with TPO by flexible bronchoscopy.    

Keywords

• Tracheobronchopathia,,osteochondroplastica,,bronchoscopy

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