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| Tubular or Fusiform (cylindrical) bronchiectasis also known as follicular bronchiectasis (the most common type)||These are mildly inflamed bronchi that fail to taper distally<ref>{{cite journal |author=Mysliwiec, V, Pina, JS |title=Bronchiectasis: the 'other' obstructive lung disease |language=English |journal=POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE |volume=106 |issue=1 |pages=252-63 |year=1999 |pmid= |doi=}}</ref> | | '''Tubular or Fusiform (cylindrical)''' bronchiectasis also known as follicular bronchiectasis (the most common type)||These are mildly inflamed bronchi that fail to taper distally<ref>{{cite journal |author=Mysliwiec, V, Pina, JS |title=Bronchiectasis: the 'other' obstructive lung disease |language=English |journal=POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE |volume=106 |issue=1 |pages=252-63 |year=1999 |pmid= |doi=}}</ref> | ||
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| Varicose bronchiectasis||The bronchial walls appear beaded because areas of dilation are mixed with areas of constriction | | '''Varicose''' bronchiectasis||The bronchial walls appear beaded because areas of dilation are mixed with areas of constriction | ||
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| Saccular (cystic) bronchiectasis||These are characterized by severe, irreversible ballooning of the bronchi peripherally, with or without air-fluid levels | | '''Saccular (cystic)''' bronchiectasis||These are characterized by severe, irreversible ballooning of the bronchi peripherally, with or without air-fluid levels | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saarah T. Alkhairy, M.D.
Overview
There are three pathological types of bronchiectasis - Tubular/Fusiform, Varicose, and Saccular. The location can be local or general.
Classification
Based on Severity
There are three types of bronchiectasis, varying by level of severity.
| Type | Features |
| Tubular or Fusiform (cylindrical) bronchiectasis also known as follicular bronchiectasis (the most common type) | These are mildly inflamed bronchi that fail to taper distally[1] |
| Varicose bronchiectasis | The bronchial walls appear beaded because areas of dilation are mixed with areas of constriction |
| Saccular (cystic) bronchiectasis | These are characterized by severe, irreversible ballooning of the bronchi peripherally, with or without air-fluid levels |
Based on Location
The location of bronchiectasis can be divided into two.
| Location | Features |
|---|---|
| Localized | Confined to one lobe |
| Generalized | Involves many lobes |
References
- ↑ Mysliwiec, V, Pina, JS (1999). "Bronchiectasis: the 'other' obstructive lung disease". POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. 106 (1): 252–63.