Chest Imaging

Traction bronchiectasis

bronchial dilatation and irregularity occurring in patients with pulmonary fibrosis, because of traction by fibrous tissue on the bronchial wall. Visible on HRCT as bronchiectasis which is commonly irregular or varicose in contour. In patients with lung fibrosis and distorsion of lung architecture, traction bronchiectasis is commonly present.

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