Inflammatory/infectious process resulting in hilar lymphadenopathy and obstruction of left (lingual) bronchus or right middle bronchus; also leads to recurrent hemoptysis and pneumonitis. Treatment is surgical if response to antibiotics is poor.
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Inflammatory/infectious process resulting in hilar lymphadenopathy and obstruction of left (lingual) bronchus or right middle bronchus; also leads to recurrent hemoptysis and pneumonitis. Treatment is surgical if response to antibiotics is poor.