Case 20
This radiograph shows severe cylindrical bronchiectasis, also referred to as tubular bronchiectasis, in an adult patient with cystic fibrosis. This patient has symmetric upper lobe disease which is a common pattern in this condition, though other distributions are also seen.
An implanted right internal jugular port is also seen with the tip terminating in the superior vena cava, presumably for administration of antibiotics due to recurrent infections in this patient population. The port reservoir is placed in the inferior chest wall in this patient, which is an unusual location.
