Cystic fibrosis

Case contributed by Alexandra Stanislavsky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pre-operative assessment.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
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Severe bilateral central bronchiectasis. Left subclavian chest port. 

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Bilateral severe, widespread bronchiectasis with occasional mucus plugging and background mosaic attenuation, most likely due to air trapping.  Lung volumes are increased.

Case Discussion

A case of advanced cystic fibrosis. This imaging was obtained shortly before bilateral lung transplantation.

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