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CT of the chest on admission to hospital.. CT of the chest demonstrating several nodular opacities throughout both lungs. Two nodules are measured to show size. Arrows point to pleural effusions on both lungs.
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A computerized axial tomographic (CT) scan of the chest, abdomen and pelvis, showed numerous nodular opacities throughout each lung which were suspected to be consistent with KS as well as small pleural effusions in both lungs ( Figure 1).
CT of the chest during hospitalization.. CT of the chest showing nodular opacities that persisted in both lung fields and worsening bilateral pleural effusions (arrows).
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A follow-up CT scan of the chest demonstrated that the bilateral pleural effusions had worsened ( Figure 2).
Bronchoscopy performed during hospitalization.. Photographs of the bronchoscopy performed after patient's symptoms were not improving with appropriate antibiotic therapy. (
a) Diffusely hyperemic and edematous mucosa of lower airways. (
b) Arrow points to airway with significant mucopurulent secretions.
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A bronchoscopy was also performed, revealing diffusely hyperemic and edematous mucosa of the lower airways with mucopurulent secretions ( Figure 3).