Cystic lung diseases have a broad differential diagnosis. Accurate diagnosis can make a significant difference in the management approach, as it is highly disease specific. Unique imaging and clinical features can provide crucial clues that help clinicians distinguish various etiologies. Birth-Hogg-Dubé syndrome is a cystic lung disease with extra pulmonary manifestations. Managements involves solid organ cancer screening and hence accurate diagnosis is vital.
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