Pulmonary infarct

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Hemoptysis.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

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

x-ray

At least three ill-defined patchy opacity overlying the left upper and middle lung zones.

ct

Left upper lobe consolidating lesions, affecting the anterior and apicoposterior segments, with surrounding ground-glass opacities.

Case Discussion

Pathologically proven lung infarcts.

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