Fluid-filled Cystic Lesions of the Lungs

A pulmonary cyst usually refers to an air-filled space with a smooth, thin wall. Fluid-filled cystic lesions of the lungs include a range of etiologies such as true cysts, congenital malformations, infections, and benign and malignant neoplasms. With relatively little solid component, these lesions...

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Published inJournal of thoracic imaging
Main Authors Green, Daniel B, Wallace, Andrew B, Restrepo, Carlos S, Merrick, Daniel T, Raptis, Demetrios A, Bhalla, Sanjeev, Vargas, Daniel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2021
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Summary:A pulmonary cyst usually refers to an air-filled space with a smooth, thin wall. Fluid-filled cystic lesions of the lungs include a range of etiologies such as true cysts, congenital malformations, infections, and benign and malignant neoplasms. With relatively little solid component, these lesions often have similar imaging appearances to one another. This article focuses on key imaging features and clinical characteristics that can be used to narrow the differential diagnosis.
ISSN:1536-0237
DOI:10.1097/RTI.0000000000000507