TY - JOUR T1 - Investigating cystic lung disease: a respiratory detective approach JF - Breathe JO - Breathe DO - 10.1183/20734735.0041-2020 VL - 16 IS - 2 SP - 200041 AU - Samantha Ennis AU - Elizabeth J. Silverstone AU - Deborah H. Yates Y1 - 2020/06/01 UR - http://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/16/2/200041.abstract N2 - The cystic lung diseases are rare orphan lung disorders that most physicians will see infrequently in their everyday practice. Diagnostic and treatment options have improved over recent decades, with opportunities for slowing rate of progression and improving outcome for patients. This review provides a summary of the clinical approach to these lung disorders, including how to differentiate between different imaging patterns, clinical features, differential diagnosis and characteristics of the commonest presenting disorders.Educational aimsTo understand the clinical, pathological and radiological features of cystic lung disordersTo explore the differential diagnosis of cystic lung diseaseTo be familiar with the key features (clinical, radiological, physiological and pathological) of the commoner cystic lung diseases, which assist in differentiating between theseCystic lung diseases are uncommon disorders with a wide differential diagnosis. Treatment has improved over the last decade and respiratory physicians should feel encouraged to investigate such cases thoroughly to reach a final diagnosis. https://bit.ly/2W6Is9D ER -