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Tracheal bronchus in a pediatric patient: a rare cause of recurrent lobar pneumonia

Tracheal bronchus is a rare congenital anomaly involving an aberrant bronchus arising directly from the trachea, often supplying the right upper lobe. Although asymptomatic, it can contribute to recurrent pulmonary infections. We present a case of a 4-year-old female with multiple episodes of right upper lobe pneumonia who was ultimately diagnosed with tracheal bronchus via CT imaging. The case underscores the importance of considering structural airway anomalies in pediatric patients with recurrent, localized pneumonia.