Pediatric Bronchiectasis

Etiology: Irreversible dilation of the airways
Imaging CT:
— Inspiratory – Diameter of bronchus greater than diameter of adjacent pulmonary artery
— Expiratory – Look for air trapping
DDX:
Complications:
Treatment:
Clinical:

Radiology Cases of Bronchiectasis

CXR of bronchiectasis — CXR shows linear cystic changes in the lingula and left lower lobe posteriorly which were chronic in nature.

Radiology Cases of Bronchiectasis in Cystic Fibrosis

CT of bronchiectasis — Axial CT without contrast of the chest shows extensive bronchiectasis throughout the lungs.

Radiology Cases of Bronchiectasis in Kartagener Syndrome

CXR of Kartagener syndrome — CXR AP (left) shows dextrocardia while the stomach is in the right upper quadrant. There are cystic changes in the lower lobes bilaterally which are best visualized on the CXR lateral (right).

Gross Pathology Cases of Bronchiectasis

Gross pathological image of bronchiectasis in cystic fibrosis — Gross pathological image of a sectioned lung shows marked dilation of the airways in the middle and lower lung with many of the dilated airways containing mucous within them.