Characteristics of Bronchiectasis Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Introduction: An association between chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and bronchiectasis has been observed. However, the incidence of this association is variable. The current use of high-resolution Chest Thoracic (CT) scans in patients with COPD has contributed to its demonstration.

Pulmonary Actinomycosis Revealed by a Solitary Pulmonary Nodule.

Background: Pulmonary actinomycosis (PA) is a rare and ubiquitous bacterial disorder, combining subacute or chronic focal suppuration and an expansive fibrogranulomatous lesion. Lung involvement is rare. The radioclinical manifestations of this infection are polymorphic and confusing.