Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type IVB and Tracheobronchomegaly

J Bronchology Interv Pulmonol. 2018 Jan;25(1):70-72. doi: 10.1097/LBR.0000000000000416.

Abstract

Tracheobronchomegaly (TBM) is a rare disease of unknown etiology, characterized by dilatation of the trachea and main bronchi. Despite its rarity, TBM has been reported to accompany several conditions, particularly Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Herein, we report on a 15-year-old patient who was diagnosed with TBM on the basis of radiologic and endoscopic findings and with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IVB presenting with marfanoid features, severe kyphoscoliosis, increased skin elasticity, and ongoing hypotonia since the neonatal period.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / complications*
  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Kyphosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Male
  • Scoliosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Tracheobronchomegaly / complications*
  • Tracheobronchomegaly / diagnostic imaging*