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Ventrodorsal radiograph of the thorax. Numerous irregular mineral opacities of 3-6 mm diameter were present throughout the lung fields
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Thoracic radiographs revealed the presence of numerous clusters of cauliflower-like, mineral opacity structures of 3-6 mm diameter throughout the lung fields affecting all pulmonary lobes but more severe in the right cranial and middle lung lobes (Figures 1 and 2).
Lateral radiograph of the thorax. Numerous irregular mineral opacities of 3-6 mm diameter were present throughout the lung fields
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Thoracic radiographs revealed the presence of numerous clusters of cauliflower-like, mineral opacity structures of 3-6 mm diameter throughout the lung fields affecting all pulmonary lobes but more severe in the right cranial and middle lung lobes (Figures 1 and 2).
Bronchoscopic image showing light yellow solid material obstructing most of the lumen of a bronchus
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Light yellow plugs of solid material were present in numerous bronchi, either partially or completely obstructing their lumen, depending on the case, consistent with broncholithiasis (Figures 3 and 4).
Bronchoscopic image showing the presence of pale yellow material in the lumen of a bronchus
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Light yellow plugs of solid material were present in numerous bronchi, either partially or completely obstructing their lumen, depending on the case, consistent with broncholithiasis (Figures 3 and 4).
Macroscopic appearance of the lungs. Accumulations of yellow-green, thick, pasty pus are expanding multiple bronchioles
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The nodules were up to 7-10 mm in diameter, and many contained light-green purulent material on cut surface (Figure 5).
Von Kossa stain. Histology of lung sample. Intraluminal brown-black concretions, confirming the presence of mineralised material. Bar = 10 mum
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A von Kossa stain of the lumen contents was positive, confirming calcification (Figure 6).