Cystic bronchiectasis
Last revised by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad on 28 Nov 2021
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Bickle I, Niknejad M, Rasuli B, et al. Cystic bronchiectasis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 27 Jun 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-50703
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Article created:
18 Jan 2017,
Ian Bickle ◉
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Last revised:
28 Nov 2021,
Mohammad Taghi Niknejad ◉
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Synonyms:
- Saccular bronchiectasis
Cystic bronchiectasis is one of the less common morphological forms of bronchiectasis. It may be present on its own or may occur in combination with other forms of bronchiectasis.
For a general discussion, please refer to the article on bronchiectasis.
Radiographic features
It is characterised by saccular dilatation of bronchi that extends to the pleural surfaces. When aggregated these may give a "bunch of grapes" like appearance.
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References
- 1. Milliron B, Henry TS, Veeraraghavan S, Little BP. Bronchiectasis: Mechanisms and Imaging Clues of Associated Common and Uncommon Diseases. Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. 35 (4): 1011-30. doi:10.1148/rg.2015140214 - Pubmed
- 2. Cantin L, Bankier AA, Eisenberg RL. Bronchiectasis. AJR. American journal of roentgenology. 193 (3): W158-71. doi:10.2214/AJR.09.3053 - Pubmed
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