About
Lung cysts are air-filled sacs that develop within the lung tissue. They vary in size and are often benign. They can affect breathing and are often develop near old age but may also indicate an underlying medical condition.
Symptoms
This condition does not generally show any signs or Symptoms. In some cases symptoms can include:
- Chest pain
- Coughing
- Shortness of breath
- Recurrent respiratory infections
Causes
- Can be congenital or acquired due to conditions like
- Infections
- Inflammation
- trauma
Diagnosis
- Imaging studies such as:
- Chest X-ray
- CT scan
- MRI
- Biopsy may be needed to confirm diagnosis or rule out malignancy.
Treatment
- Treatment depends on:
- Size and location of cysts
- Presence of symptoms
- Options include:
- Observation for asymptomatic cysts
- Drainage or surgical removal for symptomatic or large cysts
