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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Smoker with cystic lung disease, suspected pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis

Recommended: HRCT Chest is the preferred imaging study for smoker with cystic lung disease, suspected pulmonary langerhans cell histiocytosis. Mid-upper-lobe nodules → cysts (often bizarre shapes).

Recommended study

HRCT Chest

CT No contrast Preferred Chest Outpatient Reviewed

Mid-upper-lobe nodules → cysts (often bizarre shapes). Spares costophrenic angles.

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