[Cysts in the lung : A  practical guide to differential diagnosis].

[Cysts in the lung : A practical guide to differential diagnosis].
Radiologe. 2019 May 02;:
Authors: van Dijk R, Schaefer-Prokop C
Abstract
Solitary or multiple pulmonary cysts are a relatively rare finding and should always prompt the search for an underlying cause. High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) plays a crucial role in the differential diagnosis with morphological findings, such as cyst shape and size, wall consistency, number, distribution and localization of the cysts being the important criteria. The differentiation of diseases with multiple, diffusely distributed cysts from diseases with single or grouped cysts facilitates the definition of the final diagnosis. Associated pulmonary findings, such as nodules, ground-glass opacities and fibrosis or pleural changes also play a role. Possible underlying diseases can have systemic, inhalative, traumatic, genetic or infectious causes.
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Source: Der Radiologe - May 1, 2019 Category: Radiology Authors: van Dijk R, Schaefer-Prokop C Tags: Radiologe Source Type: research