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

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PERSPECTIVES IN MEDICAL RESEARCH
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2025-04-15
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https://doi.org/10.47799/pimr.1301.13
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Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
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Idiopathic Plastic Bronchitis in a Post-Liver Transplant Adult: A Case Report

T Anthoney Swamy, Mariam Khan
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Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
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Idiopathic Plastic Bronchitis in a Post-Liver Transplant Adult: A Case Report

T Anthoney Swamy, Mariam Khan
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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

PERSPECTIVES IN MEDICAL RESEARCHVol. 13(1)
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Lymphatic Disorders and Treatments
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