Presentation
Heavy smoker patient with wheeze and exertional dyspnea
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Centrilobular emphysema
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There are focal lucencies in the right and left upper lobe indicative of centrilobular emphysema.
Case Discussion
Centrilobular emphysema is the most common form of emphysema 1 and is a common finding in asymptomatic elderly and it predominantly involves the upper lobes.