Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica: a review of the literature

Background Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TBPOCP) is an uncommon benign condition affecting the lumen of tracheobronchial tree and characterized by abnormal chondrification and ossification. TBPOCP is more frequent than it has been reported, as it can be asymptomatic or present with non‐...

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Published in:The clinical respiratory journal 2015-10, Vol.9 (4), p.386-391
Main Authors: Ulasli, Sevinc Sarinc, Kupeli, Elif
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Child
Child, Preschool
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Diagnosis, Differential
Disease Management
Humans
Middle Aged
Osteochondrodysplasias - diagnostic imaging
Osteochondrodysplasias - therapy
Rare Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Rare Diseases - therapy
rare lung diseases
review
scientific publications
Tracheal Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Tracheal Diseases - therapy
tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Background Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TBPOCP) is an uncommon benign condition affecting the lumen of tracheobronchial tree and characterized by abnormal chondrification and ossification. TBPOCP is more frequent than it has been reported, as it can be asymptomatic or present with non‐specific respiratory symptoms. Aims In this article, we provide a review of the English literature on the condition and discuss its clinical features, general principles, diagnostic approaches and current treatment recommendations for TBPOCP. Methods We searched for all papers indexed in Science Citation Index and Science Citation Index – Expanded by using Thomson Reuters Web of Knowledge Web of Science software. Results We reviewed a total of 72 scientific publications. Conclusion In order to highlight, diagnosis, treatment and treatment outcomes of TBPOCP, further review articles and large case series about this orphan disease are needed.
ISSN:1752-6981
1752-699X
DOI:10.1111/crj.12166