Lithoptysis Associated With Chronic Pulmonary Tuberculosis

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: A case of lithoptysis i.e., coughing out calcified material is reported, showing a rare aspect of peribronchial calcified tuberculous lymphadenopathy, eroding bronchial wall and resulting in lithoptysis. The Clinical, Pathological and Radiological importance in diagnosing and assessment of disease with emphasis on Spiral CT scan as important imaging modality is discussed. Infection by Mycobacterium tuberculosis followed by Histoplasma capsulatum is currently the main causes of broncholithiasis resulting in lithoptysis 2 .