Farmer's lung CT

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Overview

HRCT scan is of diagnostic importance in Farmer's lung disease

CT scan

HRCT scan in Farmer's lung disease is important for the diagnosis of the disease

It shows

• global lung involvement
• increased lung density
• prominent medium sized bronchial walls
• consolidation