Radiological Findings in Bronchiectasis
Bronchiectasis refers to abnormal irreversible dilation of bronchial system usually secondary to infections and cystic fibrosis. Majority of cases are idiopathic. Patient with bronchiectasis presents with the history of chronic productive cough, recurrent chest infections, and hemoptysis. The investigation of choice for diagnosis of bronchiectasis is high resolution CT. However, characteristic Xray findings are often demonstrated. -Tram-Track Opacities These are usually seen in cylindrical bronchiectasis. -Air-Fluid Levels It is demonstrated in cystic bronchiectasis. -Increased Bronchovascular Markings -Ring Shadows of Bronchi -Ill-defined pulmonary vasculature It indicates peribronchovascular fibrosis. Reference: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/bronchiectasis
Thank you for sharing this marvelous film and the differential disease correlations.
Never seen it on an x-ray, so good to see what it might look like before CT
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