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Cavities frequently arise within a mass or an area of consolidation as a result of necrosis.
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the surrounding lung ... air, but occasionally ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CTChest ... Emphysema #Comparison
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Lung Abscess - Clinical ... lat decubitus - air ... CT Lung Abscess ... - Switch to oral ... pneumonectomy if fail
Lateral view
On a normal lateral view the contours of the heart are visible and the IVC
Lateral view On a normal ... only contains air ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... #Radiology #CXR ... #Labeled #RadiologyAssistant
It can be difficult to distinguish these three entities.
There are two diagnostic hints for further differentiation:
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expiratory scans for air ... bronchiolitis with air ... penicillamine) #Clinical ... #Radiology #CTChest ... #Attenuation #Comparison