Diagnosis and treatment of cystic lung disease
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
;
: 229-238, 2017.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-82851
ABSTRACT
Cystic lung disease (CLD) is a group of lung disorders characterized by the presence of multiple cysts, defined as air-filled lucencies or low-attenuating areas, bordered by a thin wall (usually < 2 mm). The recognition of CLDs has increased with the widespread use of computed tomography. This article addresses the mechanisms of cyst formation and the diagnostic approaches to CLDs. A number of assessment methods that can be used to confirm CLDs are discussed, including high-resolution computed tomography, pathologic approaches, and genetic/serologic markers, together with treatment modalities, including new therapeutic drugs currently being evaluated. The CLDs covered by this review are lymphangioleiomyomatosis, pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis, Birt-Hogg-Dube syndrome, lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia/follicular bronchiolitis, and amyloidosis.
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Main subject:
Bronchiolitis
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Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell
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Lymphangioleiomyomatosis
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Diagnosis
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Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome
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Amyloidosis
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Lung
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Lung Diseases
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
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