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Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Bronchiectasis

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Cystic Bronchiectasis

Image 1 (Plain Radiograph): Severe cystically dilated bronchi most marked in the upper lung zones bilaterally due to cystic fibrosis.

 

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Cystic Bronchiectasis

Image 2 (Computed Tomography): Multicystic space within the base of the left lower lobe which is continuous with the small airways and is representative of cystic bronchiectasis.

 

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Cystic Bronchiectasis

Image 3a: Pneumonectomy showing grossly dilated bronchi with mucous plugging (blue arrows) and distal consolidation.

3b Click to view full size image   Image 3b (H&E, x2.5): Section of a dilated bronchi with florid acute on chronic inflammation of the bronchial wall and surrounding interstitial fibrosis.

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