Lung Cysts

Cyst (hydatid cysts) in the lung is also referred to as echinococcosis or echinococcal disease. It results from an infection due to a tapeworm of genus Echinococcus. The disease may produce cysts in the liver, lungs, brain and other organs. It is seen in both men and women.

Symptoms of Lung Cysts

The hydatid cyst of lung cause cough, chest pain and hemoptysis (coughing up blood).

Diagnosis of Lung Cysts

Diagnosis for hydatid cyst of lung is confirmed by X-rays, CT Scan and serological tests.

Treatment Lung Cysts

If lung cysts caused by BHD syndrome cause frequent lung collapse or pneumothorax, pleurodesis (a surgical procedure) can help. LIP/FB: Treatment options for LIP/FB are primarily corticosteroids. Amyloidosis: Since lung cysts from amyloidosis are rare, no curative treatment options exist.