Presentation
Short of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Centrilobular emphysema
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Bilateral increased lung parenchymal lucency with centrilobular emphysema having central or peripheral dots of broncho-vascular bundles. These changes are distributed predominantly in both upper lobes and upper segments of both lower lobes. Advanced destructive emphysema with expansion and architectural distortion in the upper lobes.
Case Discussion
Centrilobular emphysema is common in smokers.