Broncholithiasis in a 53-Year-Old Woman With Progressive Dyspnea: A Rare Yet Treatable Entity
Broncholithiasis in a 53-Year-Old Woman With Progressive Dyspnea: A Rare Yet Treatable Entity 진행성 호흡곤란을 동반한 53세 여성의 기관지결석증: 드물지만 치료 가능한 질환 Keywords: broncholithiasis, calcified lymph node, histoplasmosis, bronchoscopy, holmium laser, chronic cough, airway obstruction, interventional pulmonology Introduction Broncholithiasis, a rare pulmonary condition characterized by the erosion of calcified lymph nodes into the tracheobronchial tree, represents a fascinating diagnostic challenge in modern respiratory medicine. It is often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed due to nonspecific respiratory symptoms. We present the case of a 53-year-old woman with a history of metastatic lung adenocarcinoma who presented with progressive dyspnea and cough. This case illustrates the dynamic imaging changes, diagnostic complexity, and therapeutic potential of bronchoscopic intervention in broncholithiasis. Clinical Presentation A 53-year-old woman with partially treated metastatic pulmonary adenoc...