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Batwing
A bilateral perihilar distribution of consolidation is also called a Batwing distribution.
The sparing of the periphery
periphery of the lung ... it is seen in pneumonias ... frequently seen in chronic ... lung disease. ... Diagnosis #Radiology #CXR
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
Chronic diseases ... Diffuse - perihilar (batwing ... peripheral (reversed batwing ... respond to the treatment ... Radiology #Pulmonary #CXR
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
for Klebsiella pneumonia ... • Chronic alcoholism ... Blood cultures • CXR ... ) • CXR upright ... seen • Chest CT
Bronchiectasis - Summary

What?
• Bronchiectasis is derived from the Greek words bronckos meaning airway and ectasis meaning
Connective tissue diseases ... in the adjacent lung ... of the affected lung ... high-resolution chest CT ... mycobacteria Treatment