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Post radiotherapy pulmonary fibrosis

Case contributed by: Dr Frank Gaillard
Modality: CT

Case Discussion:

Dense fibrotic changes with traction bronchiectasis and volume loss in the medial aspect of the right upper lobe and middle lobe is demonstrated. The affected region has a straight lateral edge in keeping with post radiation fibrosis.

Right apical bronchogenic carcinoma treated with radiotherapy with resultant radiation pneumonitis followed by fibrosis.

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