Bilateral and multiple traumatic pulmonary pseudo-cysts: a case report

Traumatic pulmonary pseudocyst is a very rare consequence of blunt chest trauma characterized by formation of cystic like parenchymal lesions. Generally multiple and bilateral distribution is more rare than a single localization. The computed tomography (CT) scan has an higher diagnostic value compa...

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Published in:Il Giornale di chirurgia 2010-05, Vol.31 (5), p.220-224
Main Authors: Mondello, B, Barone, M, Ruggeri, P, Barresi, P, La Rocca, A, Sibilio, M, Familiari, D, Micali, V, Vasta, I, Nunnari, F, Monaco, M
Format: Article
Language:Italian
Subjects:
Accidents, Traffic
Adult
Cysts - diagnostic imaging
Cysts - etiology
Cysts - therapy
Drainage
Humans
Lung Injury - complications
Lung Injury - diagnostic imaging
Lung Injury - etiology
Lung Injury - therapy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Severity of Illness Index
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome
Wounds, Nonpenetrating - complications
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Summary:Traumatic pulmonary pseudocyst is a very rare consequence of blunt chest trauma characterized by formation of cystic like parenchymal lesions. Generally multiple and bilateral distribution is more rare than a single localization. The computed tomography (CT) scan has an higher diagnostic value compared with conventional chest X-ray. Prognosis of traumatic pseudocysts is generally good with benign clinical course and spontaneous resolution within several months. However initial strictly patient follow-up is necessary to early discover and treat potentially severe complications. Utility of chest magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to exclude potentially severe infectious complications is described. Any complications required percutaneous drainage or surgical resection.
ISSN:0391-9005