Idiopathic Plastic Bronchitis in a Post-Liver Transplant Adult: A Case Report
Background: Plastic Bronchitis (PB) is a rare condition involving bronchial cast formation, typically seen in children but occasionally reported in adults with diverse etiologies. Case Details: We present a unique case of idiopathic PB in a 67-year-old male, 10 years post-liver transplant, on long term immunosuppression with Sirolimus. Diagnostic workup ruled out known causes, and symptoms resolved with steroids, suggesting a potential link to transplantation or immunosuppression. Conclusion: This case highlights a novel etiology for PB in adults. Keywords Adult Plastic Bronchitis, Idiopathic Plastic Bronchitis, Plastic Bronchitis
Authors
- T Anthoney Swamy
- Mariam Khan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0123-4829)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PERSPECTIVES IN MEDICAL RESEARCH
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.47799/pimr.1301.13
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00