Centrilobular pulmonary emphysema

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Shortness of breath

Patient Data

Gender: Male

CT Chest

ct

Computed tomography shows extensive destruction of lung parenchyma. Mediastinal structures are within normal limits. 

Pulmonary nodules were not observed.

Case Discussion

The tomographic findings are consistent with centrilobular pulmonary emphysema.

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