Bronchocele | |
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Other names | bronchial mucocele |
Specialty | Pulmonology |
Causes | impacted mucoid secretions in the bronchi |
A bronchocele is a segment of bronchus that is filled with mucus and completely enclosed so the mucus cannot drain out. This segment is usually dilated. It is also referred to as bronchial mucocele. [1] If there is no obstruction to the flow of mucus, it is called mucoid impaction of bronchus. [2] A bronchocele results from obstruction of the bronchus. Overproduction of mucus can also contribute. Obstruction may occur due to scarring, a tumor, or congenital atresia. [3]