Formation and resolution of bilateral traumatic pulmonary pseudocysts.
A case of bilateral traumatic pulmonary pseudocysts, an uncommon complication of blunt chest trauma, is presented. The radiologic changes were followed over 6 months until spontaneous resolution had occurred. The mechanism of formation of traumatic pseudocysts and the diagnostic implications are discussed.
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