[Cystic lung diseases]

Abstract

Cystic lung diseases present uncommonly and have an undetermined incidence. Cysts result from a broad spectrum of causative mechanisms and diseases leading to variable clinical presentations. The pathogenic mechanisms that can lead to lung cyst formation include infection, neoplastic, systemic, traumatic, genetic and congenital processes. A rigorous, systemic and multidisciplinary approach is advised in the diagnostic workup of these conditions. In this article, we review cystic lung diseases including their presentation and management.

Keywords: Congenital cyst; Diffuse cystic lung disease; Infectious cysts; Interstitial lung diseases; Kystes congénitaux; Kystes infectieux; Kystes pulmonaires; Maladies kystiques pulmonaires diffuses; Pathologie thoracique; Pneumopathie interstitielle diffuse; Pulmonary cysts; Thoracic pathology.