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bronchial mucoid impaction

mucoid impaction of bronchi (MIB)

Definition: Presence of extensive mucus plugging of the airways accompanied by airway dilatation.

Synopsis

- dilated bronchi - laminated mucus
- eosinophilic debris
- Charcot-Leyden crystals

Etiology

- allergic bronchopulmonary fungal disease

Association

- obstructive pneumonia