Plastic bronchitis resulting in complete bronchial obstruction in an otherwise healthy child

Abstract

Plastic Bronchitis is a rare condition in the pediatric population in which large casts fill the bronchi leading to airway obstruction. The classification scheme proposed by Seear divides the bronchial casts into inflammatory and acellular types. Inflammatory casts are most commonly seen with primary lung diseases, while acellular casts are frequently seen in children with congenital heart disease. Here, we present the case of a previously healthy child that presented with complete bronchial obstruction from plastic bronchitis requiring endoscopic removal.