Lung abscess

Lung abscess
Gross lung section showing apical abscess
ICD-10	J85.
ICD-9	513.0
DiseasesDB	7607
MeSH	D008169

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: Pulmonary abscess

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Related Chapters

• Other chronic lung infections
  • Empyema
  • Bronchiectasis
• Abscess
• Pleural effusion

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