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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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The correct answer is  • Bronchiectasis cannot cause malignancy. The complications which may be associated with bronchiectasis are: Cor pulmonale, metastatic brain abscesses, and amyloidosis.
• To be considered bronchiectasis, the dilation should be permanent; reversible bronchial dilation often accompanies viral and bacterial pneumonia.