Lung bleb

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Lung blebs, also pulmonary belbs, are benign cystic lung lesions.[1]

General

  • Benign.

Gross

Cystic lesions:[2]

  • Bleb <=1 cm.
  • Bulla >1 cm, wall-thickness <= 1 mm.

Microscopic

Features:

  • Thin-wall cystic lesions.

References

  1. ↑ Ryu, JH.; Swensen, SJ. (Jun 2003). "Cystic and cavitary lung diseases: focal and diffuse.". Mayo Clin Proc 78 (6): 744-52. doi:10.4065/78.6.744. PMID 12934786.
  2. ↑ Hansell, DM.; Bankier, AA.; MacMahon, H.; McLoud, TC.; Müller, NL.; Remy, J. (Mar 2008). "Fleischner Society: glossary of terms for thoracic imaging.". Radiology 246 (3): 697-722. doi:10.1148/radiol.2462070712. PMID 18195376.
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