Presentation
Lung transplantation assessment.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
From the case:
Progressive massive fibrosis
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Conglomerate upper zone masses with volume loss and pleural thickening.
From the case:
Progressive massive fibrosis
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Fibrotic upper zone masses with irregular emphysema.
Widespread mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
Case Discussion
Worked cutting marble and granite for 10 years with no protection. Smoker.
Apical scarring and hilar tethering increase the risk of hemorrhage during lung transplant surgery. The risk was considered too high to proceed.