Presentation
Worsening SOB.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis
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This HRCT study reveals:
marked bilateral apical pleural thickening
apical caps
Additionally, architectural distortion, is demonstrated with:
Traction bronchiectasis, seen in the lung apices
Bronchial wall thickening. most notably in the lower lobes
Upper lung volume loss
Peripheral consolidation (seen in the upper lobes)
Case Discussion
Known case of pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis.
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