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Pulmonary contusion

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Diagnosis probable

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

Bilateral patchy ground glass opacities are noted in superobasal segments of lower lobes, medial segment of right middle lobe and superior lingual segment of left lower lobe with relative subpleural sparing. Rest of the lung fields are clear.

Case Discussion

CT images demonstrate bilateral pulmonary contusions.

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