[Giant bronchiectasis caused by chronic inhalation of porcine hair]. / Bronquiectasias gigantes por inhalación crónica del pelo porcino.

ABSTRACT

A rare case of gigantic bronchiectasis consecutive to chronic inhalation of pork hair (hog's bristle) is presented. The possible pathogenic mechanisms are discussed. The case was subject to surgical resection of the affected lung segment, lingula.