broncholith

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bron·cho·lith

n. broncolito, cálculo bronquial.

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Two cases of broncholith removal under the guidance of flexible bronchoscopy.

The non-innoculous hilar calcification: recurrent pneumonia secondary to broncholith-associated actinomyces

DISCUSSION: Lithoptysis is a condition in which erosion and extrusion of calcified peribronchial lymph nodes into the lumen (Broncholith), which is associated with necrotizing granulomatous lymphadenitis.

Lithoptysis associated with chronic pulmonary tuberculosis

A calcified or ossified endobronchial lesion without an associated soft-tissue component constitutes a broncholith, having likely reached its location by erosion of a calcified lymph node through an airway wall.

High attenuation in the lungs on CT: beyond calcified granulomas

Broncholiths are more common on the right side because of airway anatomy and lymph node distribution.

Histoplasmosis: the radiologic mimic and the disease spectrum--a guide for the practicing radiologist