Lung abscess
Diagnosis certain
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Age
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Pathologically proved lung abscess in a 19 yearsyoung adult female.
CT is the most sensitive and specific imaging modality to diagnose a lung abscess. Contrast should be administered, as this enables the identification of the abscess margins, which can otherwise blend with surrounding consolidated lung.
-<p>Path proven <a title="Lung abscess" href="/articles/lung-abscess">lung abscess</a> in a 19 years female.<br>CT is the most sensitive and specific imaging modality to diagnose a lung abscess. Contrast should be administered, as this enables the identification of the abscess margins, which can otherwise blend with surrounding consolidated lung.</p>- +<p>Pathologically proved <a href="/articles/lung-abscess">lung abscess</a> in a young adult female.</p><p>CT is the most sensitive and specific imaging modality to diagnose a lung abscess. Contrast should be administered, as this enables the identification of the abscess margins, which can otherwise blend with surrounding consolidated lung.</p>
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Chest with contrast
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A rounded mass-like lesion, 60mm in diameter, is seen occupying most of the left lower lobe and shows an irregular margin with internal air bubbles. After contrast media injection, mild peripheral enhancement is observed. In addition, a few enlarged lymph nodes are seen at the left hilar region.
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