Lung abscess

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert , 27 Nov 2011
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Mostafa Elfeky, 25 Dec 2022
Disclosures - updated 11 May 2022: Nothing to disclose

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Findings was added:

Right lower lobe posteromedial subsegmental collapse with two adjacent lung cavities containing fluid and air content, suggestive of lung abscesses. Mild right pleural effusion.

Left lower lobe linear fibrotic changes. Mild left pleural effusion.

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Image CT (C+ arterial phase) ( update )

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