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ArticleItalian journal of pediatrics2025

Characteristics of plastic bronchitis in children with infectious pneumonia.

Xulong Cai, Mali Lin, Li Zhou, Wencai Sheng, Wanyan Jiao, Hongliang Bian, Tongjin Yin

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Xulong Cai *Department of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, 2 Xindu West Road, Yancheng, 24000, China. caixulong2017@163.com.
Mali Lin *Department of Pediatrics, Jinhua Maternal & Child Health Care Hospital, Jinhua, China.
Li ZhouDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, 2 Xindu West Road, Yancheng, 24000, China.
Wencai ShengDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, 2 Xindu West Road, Yancheng, 24000, China.
Wanyan JiaoDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, 2 Xindu West Road, Yancheng, 24000, China.
Hongliang BianDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, 2 Xindu West Road, Yancheng, 24000, China. keke7517@aliyun.com.
Tongjin YinDepartment of Pediatrics, Affiliated Hospital 6 of Nantong University, 2 Xindu West Road, Yancheng, 24000, China. bluesky2010@aliyun.com.

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Jiangsu Vocational College of Medicine and Local Collaborative Innovation Research Project 202490112
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMultiple studies have reported that infectious pneumonia can induce the production of plastic casts, which threatens children's health. We explored the characteristics of plastic bronchitis (PB) in clinical practice by analysing clinical medical records.

methodsA retrospective study was conducted. Children with pneumonia and large chest shadows were included in this study. The differences in characteristics between patients with plastic bronchitis and those without plastic bronchitis were analysed. The distribution of pathogens was statistically analysed. Grouping analysis based on PB and pathogen conditions was also conducted.

resultsA total of 185 patients were included in this study. The patients were divided into two groups: the PB group (n = 48) and the non-PB group (n = 137). The duration of illness before hospitalization in the PB group was mostly longer than that in the non-PB group. The frequency distribution of the inspiratory three concave signs in the PB group was significantly greater than that in the non-PB group. Compared with those in the non-PB group, the number of patients with abnormally elevated of D-D dimer, LDH, ALT, and AST in the PB group was significantly greater. Mycoplasma pneumoniae (MP) was the main pathogen observed in both the PB and non-PB groups. In cases of MP infection without plastic bronchitis, treatment with macrolide antibiotics occurred significantly earlier. Most cases of pleural effusion in the PB-MP group were discovered more than 7 days after onset. However, in the PB-nonMP group, most cases of pleural effusion were detected within 7 days of onset. There was a difference observed in the distribution of pulmonary necrosis between the PB group and the non-PB group.

conclusionsMP is a common pathogen observed in PB cases caused by single-pathogen infections and multiple-pathogen infections. PB may be a potential cause of pulmonary necrosis. Furthermore, PB exhibits diverse clinical manifestations due to host and pathogen factors.

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BronchitisChildChild, PreschoolFemaleHumansInfantMaleRetrospective StudiesChildrenClinical manifestationsInfectious pneumoniaPlastic bronchitis

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