Presentation
Recurrent chest infections
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Cystic bronchiectasis
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Typical appearances of bronchiectasis of the right lung base.
From the case:
Cystic bronchiectasis
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Severe cystic bronchiectasis of the middle and right lower lobes. Mild bronchiectasis of the right upper lobe and left lower lobe.
Case Discussion
Cystic bronchiectasis is characterized by saccular dilatation of bronchi that extends to the pleural surfaces. When aggregated these may give a "bunch of grapes" like appearance.