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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief:
Overview
There are three pathological types of bronchiectasis - Tubular/Fusiform, Varicose, and Saccular. The location can be local or general.
Classification
Severity
There are three types of bronchiectasis, varying by level of severity.
- Tubular or Fusiform (cylindrical) bronchiectasis also known as follicular bronchiectasis (the most common type)
- Varicose bronchiectasis
- The bronchial walls appear beaded because areas of dilation are mixed with areas of constriction.[2]
- Saccular (cystic) bronchiectasis
- These arecharacterized by severe, irreversible ballooning of the bronchi peripherally, with or without air-fluid levels.[3]
Type | Features |
Tubular or Fusiform (cylindrical) bronchiectasis also known as follicular bronchiectasis (the most common type) | These are mildly inflamed bronchi that fail to taper distally |
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 |
Location
- Localized
- Confined to one lobe
- Generalized
- Involves many lobes
References
- ↑ Mysliwiec, V, Pina, JS (1999). "Bronchiectasis: the 'other' obstructive lung disease". POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. 106 (1): 252–63.
- ↑ Mysliwiec, V, Pina, JS (1999). "Bronchiectasis: the 'other' obstructive lung disease". POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. 106 (1): 252–63.
- ↑ Mysliwiec, V, Pina, JS (1999). "Bronchiectasis: the 'other' obstructive lung disease". POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. 106 (1): 252–63.