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Plastic bronchitis: a narrative review of the classification methods and pathogenesis

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  • Haoyu Wang

  • Xiuhua Yu

  • Qianqian Lin

  • Fanyang Meng

  • Yanchun Li

  • May 13, 2026

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    Plastic bronchitis is characterized by bronchial cast formation leading to airway obstruction and potential asphyxia.

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    Recent classifications of plastic bronchitis emphasize a subtype framework, distinguishing between lymphatic and eosinophilic forms.

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    Lymphatic plastic bronchitis is linked to lymphatic vessel dysplasia, often following congenital heart disease interventions.

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    Eosinophilic plastic bronchitis is associated with eosinophils and their degradation products found in bronchial casts.

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    Advancements in lymphatic imaging and immunopathology are crucial for improving diagnosis and treatment of plastic bronchitis subtypes.

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Plastic bronchitis: a narrative review of the classification methods and pathogenesis

  • by Haoyu Wang, Xiuhua Yu, Qianqian Lin, Fanyang Meng, Yanchun Li

  • May 13, 2026

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