Cystic disease of lung : report of a case treated by lobectomy

Abstract

A cyst or cysts of the lung may be a manifestation of disease of a widely varying nature ranging from congenital lobar emphysema to hydatid disease. An exhaustive list of pathological states in which a cystic condition of the lung may be present would also include such conditions as cavitational cancer of the lung, pulmonary tuberculosis and lung abscess. A case of a four year old girl presenting as an acute pulmonary infection and found to have cystic disease of the right lower lobe is here reported. The diagnosis was mainly based on X-ray studies. A successful result followed lobectomy. Some aspects of congenital cystic disease of the lung are discussed. The true incidence of this anomaly is difficult to determine. The case reported here presented as a severe pulmonary infection requiring parenteral antibiotic therapy and blood transfusion.