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Chest x-ray showing dilation of the tracheal shadow and bilateral cystic lesions in the bases.
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The chest x-ray showed dilation of the tracheal clarity and bilateral bronchiectatic lesions in the bases (Fig. 1).
Thoracic Computed Tomography: dilation in the trachea (42 mm) with multiple tracheal diverticula (A, C) and dilatation in the main bronchi (B) along with cystic bronchiectasis (C).
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After twelve years of follow up, a control CT scan revealed multiple tracheal diverticulain addition to the dilation of the trachea (42 mm) and the main bronchi (Right = 22 mm, Left = 24 mm) and the pre-existent bronchiectasis (Fig. 2.
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Bilateral interstitial opacities, bilateral pleural effusion and dilation of the tracheal clarity on chest radiograph.
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The chest radiograph showed bilateral interstitial opacities, bilateral pleural effusion and dilated tracheal shadow (Fig. 3).
Chest computed tomography showing tracheal dilatation associated with multiple diverticula.
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CT confirmed also the presence of diffuse interstitial lesions consisting with fibrosis (Fig. 4).
Multiple diverticula in the posterior wall of the trachea and main right bronchus on bronchoscopy.
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Bronchoscopy demonstrated the presence of multiple diverticula in the posterior wall of the trachea (Fig. 5).