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(A) CT revealed large dense shadows and cavity formation in the inferior lobe of the left lung. (B) The results of CT re-examination suggested that, the area of infection in the inferior lobe of the left lung was significantly reduced and the cavity was smaller. (C) The condition of the lung was further improved than before.
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The images of computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest revealed large dense shadows and cavity formation in the inferior lobe of the left lung (Figure 1A). The results of CT re-examination suggested that the area of infection in the inferior lobe of the left lung was significantly reduced, and the cavity was smaller (Figure 1B). The condition of the lung was further improved than before (Figure 1C).
(A) The opening of the left lower lobe is narrow. (B and C) There is a big and white neoplasm in the lower left lung, with a lot of white necrotic material in the subsegment.
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The electronic bronchoscopy showed a big and white neoplasm in the lower left lung, with a narrow opening and a lot of white necrotic material in the subsegment (Figure 2).
Biopsy revealed chronic inflammation of bronchial mucosa with lymphoid follicular hyperplasia, but no definite tumor cells (400X).
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Biopsy revealed chronic inflammation of endobronchial membrane with lymphoid follicular hyperplasia, but without any definite tumor cells (Figure 3).