Abstract:The radiographic appearance of pulmonary opacities reflects the underlying anatomic structure and anatomic considerations influencing disease spread. Recognition of these considerations allows one pattern of pulmonary opacity often encountered at chest radiography, consolidation, to be grouped into air space and bronchopneumonia patterns. Pulmonary infection is the primary diagnostic consideration when consolidation is encountered, although noninfectious etiologies require consideration in certain situations. … Show more
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