A rare case of Mounier-Kuhn syndrome with bronchial asthma
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS) - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 7
Abstract
Tracheobronchomegaly(Mounier–Kuhn syndrome) is dilatation of the trachea and major bronchi because of atrophy or absence of elastic fibers and smooth muscle cells .Patients presenting to primary care physician with lower respiratory tract symptoms like dyspnoea and wheezing are often diagnosed with COPD or asthma and started on treatment. There are uncommon conditions like Mounier-Kuhn syndrome (MKS) that can present with similar symptoms and it is important for the primary care physician to keep them in mind when evaluating the patients. It is important to identify MKS, as early recognition can lead to better management and prevention of complications. Very few cases of MKS with Bronchial Asthma have been reported so far. We present a case of 65 year old male who presented with intermittent episodes of cough with productive sputum ,wheezing and breathing difficulty since last 35 years and was treated for Bronchial Asthma since last 25 years. He was later diagnosed with Mounier–Kuhn syndrome with Bronchial Asthma by clinical history supported by Radiological evidences.
Authors and Affiliations
Joshi Tanay| Department of Respiratory Medicine, SAMC & PGI, Indore, Songara Ashwin| Department of Respiratory Medicine, SAMC & PGI, Indore, Correspondence Email: ashwin.osr@gmail.com, Vyas Shibani| Department of Pedodontics, SAMC & PGI, Indore, Chouhan Bhupendra| Department of Medicine, SAMC & PGI, Indore, Gurudutta Ekjot| Department of Radiodiagnosis, SAMC & PGI, Indore, Chandelkar Arun| Department of Respiratory Medicine, SAMC & PGI, Indore
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