Bronchoscopy

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Bronchoscopy Bronchoscopy

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Bronchoscopy

Normal cells and secretions are found. No foreign substances or blockages are seen.

• Abnormality in the bronchial wall
• Inflammation
• Swelling
• Ulceration
• Tumor
• Enlarged glands or lymph nodes
• Stenosis or compression of the trachea
• Dilated tubular vessels
• Irregular bronchial branching
• Hemorrhage
• Lung cancer
• Infections from bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, or tuberculosis

Murray J, Nadel J. Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 3rd ed. Philadelphia, Pa: WB Saunders; 2000: 639-641.

Cummings CW, Flint PW, Haughey BH, et al. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery. 4th ed. St Louis, Mo; Mosby; 2005:2474.

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