TRACHEOBRONCHOMEGALY: MOUNIER-KUHN SYNDROME: A CASE REPORT WITH REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Journal Title: Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 13
Abstract
Mounier-Kuhn syndrome is a rare clinical and radiological entity characterized by marked dilatation of trachea, bronchi, bronchiectasis and recurrent lower respiratory infections. Etiology of this disorder is uncertain and clinical presentation variable.
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Belgundi Preeti, Vidyasagar B. , Arun J. , Rajesh B. P.
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