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Also known as: multiple cystic lung disease, lung cysts, bronchogenic cysts, cystic adenomatous malformation of the lung, lobar emphysema and pulmonary sequestration, acquired cystic lung disease.
Either a developmental abnormality of unknown cause (genetic and/or environmental) or as a result of another disease process.
They may present as breathing difficulties after birth, be asymptomatic being discovered accidentally when the child’s chest is x-rayed, or present as frequent episodes of respiratory infections (pneumonia or wheezing).
Depending on the type of condition, and the time and severity of the symptoms, treatments include medications, and surgery.
Reviewed by: Jack Wolfsdorf, MD, FAAP
This page was last updated on: September 09, 2019 03:45 PM
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