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Lung contusion

A pulmonary contusion, also known as lung contusion, is a bruise of the lung, caused by chest trauma. As a result of damage to capillaries, blood and other fluids accumulate in the lung tissue. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Cause
Ground-glass pulmonary opacity
Pneumatocele
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary hemorrhage
Pulmonary lobar consolidation
Pulmonary segmental consolidation
Reverse butterfly pattern
Unilateral diffuse lung disease
May Cause
Ground-glass pulmonary opacity
Pneumatocele
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary hemorrhage
Pulmonary lobar consolidation
Pulmonary segmental consolidation
Reverse butterfly pattern
Unilateral diffuse lung disease


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