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Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.

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Peribronchial cuffing

Introduction

Overview

Overview

Peribronchial cuffing is an abnormality on a chest x-ray whereby the usually thin bronchial walls are thickened and take on a doughnut-like appearance.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Chest X Ray

The red arrows point to thickened bronchial walls that have a doughnut-like appearance.
The red arrows point to thickened bronchial walls that have a doughnut-like appearance.
References

References

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]