What Did This Patient Cough Up?

A 36-year-old ICU patient with Heart Failure coughs up an unusual specimen. Explore this rare and dramatic respiratory complication.

Right bronchial tree


The following is a cast of what anatomical structure?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Portal vein
Left bronchial tree
Femoral vein
Hepatic artery
Right bronchial tree

Anticoagulation, Heart Failure, Hemoptysis, Plastic bronchitis, Right bronchial tree

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