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Radiologists use many terms to describe areas of decreased density or lucencies within the lung, like
since in many cases ... we describe a chest ... as: Cavity - lucency ... visible wall #CXR ... #Lucency #Differential
Cavities frequently arise within a mass or an area of consolidation as a result of necrosis.
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feature is the lucency ... the surrounding lung ... patients with end-stage ... #Cavity #Cyst # ... Emphysema #Comparison
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... Abscess Pathophysiology ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... shows a small, stable