Lung abscess

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Cough, fever, and right lower chest pain.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
ct

There is a well-circumscribed ovoid hypodense collection of fluid density content and thick wall, located in the posterior segment of the right lower lobe with surrounding lung consolidation.

Case Discussion

CT features of a lung abscess with surrounding consolidation 

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