Stenosis of left mainstem bronchus in a case of cicatricial pemphigoid
- 1 January 1988
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Vol. 2 (4) , 284-286
- https://doi.org/10.1016/1010-7940(88)90085-1
Abstract
A case of a 22-year-old male with cicatricial pemphigoid and involvementof the bronchial system is reported. Manifestations of cicatricialpemphigoid in the mucous membranes of the airway distal to the larynx havenot been hitherto described. The patient developed severe stenosis of theleft mainstem bronchus 2 years after onset of the disease. Successfultreatment by sleeve resection and end-to-end anastomosis was achieved.Diagnostic bronchoscopy in patients with severe dyspnoea suffering fromcicatricial pemphigoid is recommended. Operative treatment of airwaystenoses distal to the larynx caused by cicatritial pemphigoid isfeasible.Keywords
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