Cystic lung disease: Its Management

Due to the growing number of diseases linked to this presentation, multiple cystic lung disease represents a heterogeneous collection of rare conditions that can make diagnosis difficult. Chest high-resolution computed tomography is useful in defining the distribution and anatomical characteristics...

• The presenter discusses a 70-year-old diabetic male with recurrent cough, fever, and sputum production for three years. The patient was treated with antibiotics and hospitalizations. Recent symptoms include fever, aggravated cough with greenish sputum, and shortness of breath. Clinical examination revealed wheezing and coarse crepitation in the left infrascapular and infra-axillary area. An X-ray showed right hilar prominence and haziness in the left lower zone.