Background: Destroyed lung is a lung condition commonly caused by tuberculosis. Other causes includebronchiectasis, aspergilloma, emphysema, etc. It is characterized by extensive lung destruction and reduced lung
function. Chest X-ray, chest CT, bronchography, and ventilation-perfusion ratio
scan are the commonest radiologic diagnostic tools. Treatment of choice may
include pneumonectomy. The study aims to highlight the common causes of
destroyed lung and the major presenting complaints based on age, sex and
affected lungs. Method: Published cases from English medical journals
were evaluated and analyzed. Results: 31 published cases on destroyed
lung were reviewed. 58.1% showed that the left lung was the most commonly
affected lung. The condition was more common in males (71%). Based on our
review, the commonest causes are pneumonia and tuberculosis at 25.9% and 22.8%,
respectively. Conclusion: Pneumonia and Tuberculosis seem to be the
commonest causes of destroyed lung based on our review, with left sided
affectation being more predominant.
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