A rare cause of chronic cough and hemoptysis: Broncholithiasis

YEŞİLYURT M., SADE R.

Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, cilt.41, sa.2, ss.227-228, 2025 (ESCI) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 41 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1007/s12055-024-01831-5
  • Dergi Adı: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.227-228
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Broncholithiasis, Computed tomography, Cough, Hemoptysis
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

The term “broncholithiasis” is defined as the presence of calcified material in the tracheobronchial tree. Broncholithiasis is usually asymptomatic when it does not cause any erosion in the airways. However, the most common symptoms of broncholithiasis include cough, hemoptysis, and wheezing due to irritation of the airways and surrounding tissues. Herein, we present a patient with chronic cough and hemoptysis due to broncholithiasis.