Broncholithiasis presenting with lithoptysis

Abstract

Broncholithiasis is defined as calcified or ossified material in the bronchial lumen. The most frequently seen symptoms are a non-productive cough and hemoptysis. Occasionally, broncholytic expectoration can be seen, which is known as lithoptysis. As this is not a common finding, a case diagnosed with lithoptysis is presented here.

Keywords

• Broncholithiasis
• calcification
• lithoptysis