Cystic fibrosis

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known cystic fibrosis. Hemoptysis.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

The lungs are hyperinflated.

Bilateral upper lobe fibrosis and traction bronchiectasis. No mass.

Heart size normal. Normal mediastinal contours.

Case Discussion

With the significant improvement in medical management, cystic fibrosis sufferers may now live much longer and with fewer complications in their adult lives.

The typical upper lobe fibrotic changes with resultant traction bronchiectasis are illustrated in this case.

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