Bronchiectasis
Incidental findings Clubbing, sputum pot
+ve signs Productive cough, crepitations
Differential diagnosis Bronciectasis, ca lung, fibrosing alveolitis, abcess
Function ?Respiratory compromise
Tests CXR, ABG
HRCT
Causes
Post infective: pneumonia / TB
Bronchial obstruction: TB, carcinoma, lymph nodes
Hypogammaglobulinaemia
CF
Kartanegers
Extensions
Look for splenomegaly (amyloidosis)
Notes

  • Other causes: bronchial obstruction, ABPA, marfan’s, yellow nail
  • Complications: pneumonia, haemoptysis, brain abcess, amyloidosis
  • Pathogens: S.aureus, H.influenzae, P.aeruginosa
  • Kartanegers = ciliary dysmotility, dextrocardia, situs invertus, dysplasia sinuses, infertility
‹ Common ConditionsupCOPD ›
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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 2007-10-16 06:37.

what is the relation between bronchectasis and marfans syndrome ?

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 2008-01-27 19:52.

there is relationship beteen the two condition were we found in marfan bronchiatisis ,pneumothorac,fibrosis

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Mon, 2008-08-04 09:15.

Survey the room carefully, always SPOT the Sputum POT, audible crackles and constant cough will help reach the diagnosis

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