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Chest computed tomographic (CT) scan on admission Consolidation superimposed on a background honeycomb pattern in the left lower lobe.
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A computed tomographic (CT) scan of the chest showed consolidation of the left lower lobe superimposed on a background honeycomb pattern (Fig. 1).
Chest CT scan at the diagnosis of Aspergillus empyema and pneumothorax on day 22 Remaining consolidation in the left lower lobe and left-sided pleural effusion and pneumothorax.
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A chest CT scan showed remaining consolidation in the left lower lobe, pleural effusion and pneumothorax on the left side (Fig. 2).
Chest CT scan at the diagnosis of acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF) on day 47 New bilateral widespread consolidation and ground-glass opacity superimposed on a background honeycomb pattern.
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CT scan showed new bilateral widespread consolidation and ground-glass opacity superimposed on a background honeycomb pattern (Fig. 3). Considering these findings and the clinical course, he was diagnosed with AE-IPF triggered by Aspergillus empyema.
Chest CT scan at discharge from the hospital Improvement in bilateral consolidation, ground-glass opacity, and effusions.
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He was discharged 120 days after admission (Fig. 4).