Reid Classification (Bronchiectasis)

The Reid classification of bronchiectasis by bronchial morphology on imaging, cylindrical / varicose / cystic.

Open the calculator → Runs in your browser. Data leaves only if you deliberately send a problem report from the interactive tool.

Example

Reid type
Varicose - irregular, beaded outline

Result: Reid varicose bronchiectasis: irregular, beaded outline.

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What the result means

Cylindrical
Uniformly dilated, regular (tubular) outline; least severe.
Varicose
Irregular, beaded outline (constrictions and dilatations).
Cystic
Large cyst-like (saccular) dilatations; most severe.

What you enter

  • Reid type
How this is calculated

Reid LM. Reduction in bronchial subdivision in bronchiectasis. Thorax. 1950;5(3):233-247. Read the source ↗

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