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PubMed1975

Bronchorrhoea in a case of alveolar cell carcinoma.

In a case of bronchorrhoea associated with alveolar cell carcinoma thf rheological and chemical features of the sputum indicated that it was bronchial fluid and not saliva and part bronchial secretion, partly serum transudate. The viscosity and chemical constituents were similar to those found in bronchorrhoea when associated with chronic bronchitis, asthma, or bronchiectasis. The surfactant studies suggested an alveolar origin for most of thf fluid, while the failure of fluid restriction, corticosteroids, atropine, or cytotoxic drugs to influence the sputum volume and properties indicated that the cells responsible are "autonomous".

Adenocarcinoma, Bronchiolo-Alveolar↗

PubMed1975

Bronchorrhoea.

Bronchorrohea has been defined as a condition in which more than 100 ml of sputum is produced within 24 hours, an amount in excess of that seen in chronic lung diseases. The rheological and chemical characteristics of the sputum are here described. Levels of viscosity, dry weight, N-acetyl neuraminic acid (NANA), fucose, and sulphate fall between those in saliva and mucoid sputum from chronic lung diseases. These levels were always higher in bronchorrhoea sputum than in saliva and therefore may be used in the differential diagnosis of bronchorrhoea and hypersalivation. Bronchorrhoea sputum has the constituents of a bronchial secretion but is low in acid glycoprotein. Certain other features are commonly found - a large amount of froth, increase in viscosity with time, and separation into two phases. Some cases respond to steroids, particularly when the levels of NANA in the sputum are low.

Adenocarcinoma, Bronchiolo-Alveolar↗