Clinical history

Case 20

80-year old woman. Previous surgery for aortic stenosis. Respiratory problems during the post-operative period.

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Radiological findings


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CT findings


Extra Examinations

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Final diagnosis

Fibroscopy: Severe stenosis of the origin of the right upper lobe bronchus without endobronchial mass. Multiple biopsies did not demonstate any feature of malignancy. Final diagnosis: chronic marked atelectasis of the right upper lobe in a woman suffering from chronic obstructive lung disease.

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