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Pulmonary emphysema

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

COPD with acute exacerbation

Patient Data

Age: 60
Gender: Male
x-ray

Hyperinflated lungs.

ct

Diffuse reduced lung attenuation with loss of normal lungs parenchyma.

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