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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.
Overview
Bronchiectasis may be classified based on either severity of localization of the disease. Based on severity, there are three pathological subtypes of bronchiectasis: Tubular/Fusiform, Varicose, and Saccular. Based on localization, bronchiectasis may be either localized or generalized.
Classification
Based on Severity
Based on severity, bronchiectasis may be classified as follows:
Type | Features |
Tubular or Fusiform (Cylindrical) Bronchiectasis (Follicular Bronchiectasis) | Most common type. It is characterized by development of mildly inflamed bronchi that fail to taper distally[1] |
Varicose Bronchiectasis | The bronchial walls appear beaded because areas of dilation are mixed with areas of constriction |
Saccular (cystic) Bronchiectasis | These are characterized by severe, irreversible ballooning of the bronchi peripherally, with or without air-fluid levels |
Based on Location
Based on localization, bronchiectasis may be classified as follows:
Location | Features |
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Localized | Confined to one lobe only |
Generalized | Involves more than one lobe |
References
- ↑ Mysliwiec, V, Pina, JS (1999). "Bronchiectasis: the 'other' obstructive lung disease". POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. 106 (1): 252–63.