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Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology
Nov 19, 2016;100 (1): 100.

Differential Diagnosis of Cavitary Lung Lesions.

Anagha P Parkar, Panchakulasingam Kandiah
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  1. Anagha P Parkar: Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, NO. ORCID
  2. Panchakulasingam Kandiah: Haukeland University Hospital, NO.
PMID: 30151493 DOI: 10.5334/jbr-btr.1202

Abstract

Many different diseases present as cavitary pulmonary nodules. The spectrum of diseases ranges from acute to chronic infections, chronic systemic diseases, and malignancies. To decide on the most likely or correct diagnosis may be challenging. Knowledge of common and uncommon radiological findings in correlation with relevant clinical history and findings is necessary to make the right diagnosis and recommend the correct follow-up or step forward. The aim of this pictorial review is to present a brief overview of CT findings of common cavitary lung diseases seen in adult patients.

Keywords

CT Cavitary lung lesion Pulmonary infection Pulmonary malignancy

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