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Paraseptal emphysema

Case contributed by Natalie Yang
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
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Multiple, predominantly subpleural blebs bilaterally with some right-sided apical scarring. 

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Zoomed image of paraseptal emphysema. 

Case Discussion

Paraseptal emphysema in a 65 year old man. 

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