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3 Μαρ 2015 · Cavitary lung lesions are relatively common findings on chest imaging and often pose a diagnostic challenge to the hospitalist. Having a standard approach to the evaluation of a cavitary lung lesion can facilitate an expedited workup. Figure 1. Right upper lobe cavitary lung lesion.
2 Οκτ 2023 · A cavitary lung lesion is defined radiographically as a lucent area contained within a consolidation, mass, or nodule. It is further characterized by thick walls of greater than 4 mm. 3,4 The differential for these lesions is broad and includes both infectious and non-infectious causes.
8 Απρ 2021 · Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection of Upper Lobe. Raffaele J. Marchigiani, M.D., presents a surgical case where he performs a video assisted thoracic surgery on a 83 year-old male. This patient had a prior skin cancer on his scalp, and then a reoccurrence as a lump on his neck and a nodule on his lung. Dr. Marchigiani walks us through the case and ...
5 Μαρ 2018 · Cavities occasionally are encountered on thoracic images. Their differential diagnosis is large and includes, among others, various infections, autoimmune conditions, and primary and metastatic malignancies.
A pulmonary cavity is a collection of gas and/or fluid enclosed by a thick and often irregular wall which usually occurs when central necrotic tissue is expelled via a bronchial connection. Cavities may be single or multiple and can be isolated or associated with lung disease 12.
19 Νοε 2016 · The wall thickness of the cavitary lung lesions in solitary disease can be useful in differentiating between benign and malignant disorders. A recent study found that a wall thickness of less than 7 mm was highly specific for benign disease, and a thickness of greater than 24 mm was highly specific for malignant disease.
Case Discussion. A broad differential CAVITY exists for the causes of a cavitating lung lesion. This ranges from malignancy to infection. This was a large lung abscess - these typically occur in the immunosuppressed and/or those with background lung disease.
