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Coronal CT images of the left lower lobe lung mass pre-bronchoscopy (left), and post-bronchoscopy (right) showing development of lung abscess and empyema.
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A computed tomography (CT) scan of his thorax revealed a 5.3 x 4.7 x 5.7 cm left lower lobe mass with abrupt cut off at the posterior-basal segment of the left lower lobe (Fig. 1). CT scan of his thorax, abdomen and pelvis revealed an interval development of a moderate left pleural effusion with abscess formation within the lung mass (Fig. 1).
Radial EBUS image of left lower lobe lung mass.
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A concentric heterogenous lesion with hyperechoic dots was identified on radial EBUS in the posterior-basal segment of the left lower lobe (Fig. 2).