Pneumatocele

A pneumatocele results when a lung laceration, a cut or tear in the lung tissue, fills with air. A rupture of a small airway creates the air-filled cavity. Intraosseous pneumatocysts in the bone are rare and of unclear origin. They are benign and usually without symptoms. == Diagnosis ==

Diagnosis can be made using chest X-ray; the lesion shows up as a small, round area filled with air. and a lung abscess or on its own, often caused by Staphylococcus aureus infection during cystic fibrosis. == Management and treatment ==

Treatment typically is supportive and includes monitoring and observation. == References ==