Radiation-induced pulmonary fibrosis

Case contributed by Thiago Andre Adame
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left mastectomy and radiation therapy 7 years prior.

Patient Data

Age: 62
Gender: Female

Lingula and left lower lobe volume loss with parenchymal bands, linear scarring and subtle bronchiectasis. There is also obliteration of the left costophrenic angle with adjacent pleural thickening.

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