Diffuse panbronchiolitis as a rare complication of thymectomy and radiation therapy in a patient with thymoma: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diffuse panbronchiolitis (DPB) is an uncommon respiratory disorder characterized by the presence of respiratory bronchiolitis and persistent inflammation in adjacent tissues, which can be effectively treated with early diagnosis and intervention. DPB is a rare complication associated with thymoma that remains poorly understood, especially when it occurs in conjunction with acquired cellular immune deficiency.

Case presentation

We present a case of DPB in a patient with thymoma following thymectomy and radiation therapy. A 47-year-old Chinese man underwent thymectomy due to the presence of a mediastinal mass, and pathological examination confirmed a type B2 thymoma. He also underwent 25 sessions of radiation therapy. The patient's respiratory symptoms, including co

SUBMITTER: Lu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11821482 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature