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4. 1 and 3

 

There are multiple lung cysts and pleural thickening and scarring surrounding the right lung (Figure 2).

Figure 2. Identical to Figure 1 except black arrows added to identify cysts and red arrows added to indicate pleural thickening and scarring.

 

Based on the thoracic CT scan, the patient has multiple cystic lung disease. A cyst is defined as a round air-filled space in the lungs surrounded by an epithelial or thin fibrous wall typically 2 mm or less in diameter (1-3).

                                                                                                      

Which of the following should be done at this time? (Click on the correct answer to be directed to the third of six pages)

 

  1. Pulmonary function testing (PFTs)
  2. Repeat the high resolution thoracic CT scan
  3. Serology for connective tissue disorders
  4. 1 and 3
  5. All of the above

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