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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Suspected lung abscess

Recommended: CT Chest with IV contrast is the preferred imaging study for suspected lung abscess. Air-fluid level in a thick-walled cavity.

Recommended study

CT Chest with IV contrast

CT IV contrast Preferred Chest Acute inpatient Reviewed

Air-fluid level in a thick-walled cavity. Consider aspiration (right lower lobe / posterior), septic emboli, or post-obstructive.

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