Microscopy
prominent dilation of bronchial airways producing an almost cystic pattern to the lung
dilatation of bronchial walls with prominent submucosal inflammation. - exfoliation of bronchial epithelial lining cells (squamous metaplastic cells and/or respiratory lining cells)
early peribronchial fibrosis
Case records
Case 11750: Bronchiectasis and BALT hyperplasia
Videos
Bronchiectasis by Washington deceit
References
Barker AF. Bronchiectasis. N Engl J Med. 2002 May 2;346(18):1383-93. PMID: 11986413