title: [Traumatic pulmonary pseudocyst: two case reports].
abstract: Traumatic pulmonary pseudocysts (TPPs) are rare sequelae of blunt chest trauma. Young adults and adolescents are predominantly affected. In this study, two cases of TPPs in young patients are presented. Chest radiographs are usually insufficient for the diagnosis, and the imaging modality of choice is computed tomography (CT). TPPs are self-limiting, benign lesions that usually require no specific therapy. Surgical treatment is indicated in rare instances and only when complications occur.
authors.affiliation: Department of Thoracic Surgery, Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey. hcaylak04@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Hasan
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Caylak
authors.forename: Kuthan
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kavaklı
authors.forename: Ersin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sapmaz
authors.forename: Orhan
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Yücel
authors.forename: Onur
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Genç
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging