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A 39-year-old female asked:

What does cysts in lower lobe means, that exist with bronchiectasis.thanks?

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Dr. Steven Chmielewskianswered

Diagnostic Radiology 32 years experience

Dilated air: Spaces due to destroyed lung tissue. Bronchiectasis means dilated airways due to infection. Cysts are formed from destroyed lung tissue.

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