Endobronchial obstruction in connective tissue diseases: an uncommon but life threatening complication: two case reports.

Our cases highlight the importance of a multidisciplinary approach combining immunosuppression with supportive care and judicious use of surgical interventions in select cases. A further review of the literature shows endobronchial obstruction is potentially under-reported due to overlap in connective tissue disease symptomatology and there is no consensus on best practice.