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==Chest Xray== | ==Chest Xray== | ||
The findings on chest x-ray are not consistent or highly specific and include: | |||
*Pulmonary infiltrates(Focal/diffuse) | |||
*Pleural effusions and adenopathy | |||
*Pulmonary nodules and cavities | |||
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Revision as of 20:02, 10 March 2017
Coccidioidomycosis Microchapters |
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Coccidioidomycosis chest x ray On the Web |
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Coccidioidomycosis chest x ray |
Risk calculators and risk factors for Coccidioidomycosis chest x ray |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: ; Vidit Bhargava, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Every patient suspected of coccidioides infection needs a chest X-ray. The findings can be variable ranging from infiltrates, nodules, cavities to mediastinal adenopathy and pleural effusions. Nodules in the upper part of lung is a usual finding, they are rarely calcified if at all. The nodules are better visualised on CT scan and after contrast enhancement.
Chest Xray
The findings on chest x-ray are not consistent or highly specific and include:
- Pulmonary infiltrates(Focal/diffuse)
- Pleural effusions and adenopathy
- Pulmonary nodules and cavities
From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [1]