PMC7519795_01
PMC7519795_02
an irregular density was observed in the lower segment of the right lung on the chest X-ray (A), solid mass with speculated irregular contours mimicking malignancy, in the posterior basal segment of the lower lobe of the right lung (B)
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F1
Ancillary radiological results supported the theory of the chronic process and therefore malignancy was considered (Figure 1).
low grade FDG uptake in PET-CT (SUV: 1, 8)
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F2
In PET CT; Low grade FDG (Fluoro-2-deoxy-2-d-glucose) uptake was present. [SUV (standardized uptake value): 1.8] (Figure 2, Figure 3).
comparison of images taken by PET-CT and CT
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F3
In PET CT; Low grade FDG (Fluoro-2-deoxy-2-d-glucose) uptake was present. [SUV (standardized uptake value): 1.8] (Figure 2, Figure 3).
moderate inflammation appearance in the wall of the bronchi under the light microscope
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F4
Reactive changes were seen in the bronchial epithelium (Figure 4).
patchy involvement with loose fibroblastic plugs in the second biopsy
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F5
Some fibrin deposits were seen around (Figure 5).
significant regression in control X-ray graphy and CT images
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F6
There was significant regression in the lesion on 2-month follow-up radiographs without any treatment (Figure 6).