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Chest X-ray without evidence of pulmonary coccidioidomycosis.
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His chest X-ray did not show any abnormalities as well (Figure 1).
(a) Computed tomography (CT) scan of chest with contrast, axial view revealing right
chest wall abscesses. (b) CT scan of chest with contrast, sagittal view revealing right
chest wall abscesses.
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However, his chest computed tomography (CT) scan with contrast suggested multiple abscesses in the mid-portion and the right side of his chest as evidenced by the presence of multiple loculated fluid cystic lesions (Figure 2a and b).
Computed tomography scan of chest with contrast, axial view, revealing decompressed
right chest wall abscesses after incision and drainage with several open wounds.
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The patient underwent incision and drainage (I&D), with the placement of negative pressure wound therapy dressing or "wound vac." Repeat chest CT scan revealed decompressed right chest wall abscesses with multiple open wounds (Figure 3).