PA chest radiogram: Multiple calcific micronodules scattered throughout the lungs, more numerous in the lower lobes, with obliteration of the heart borders.
Chest imaging
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsAndrea Canelas, Bruno Graça, Miguel Seco, Luísa Teixeira
Patient29 years, male
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/6286 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.6286 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |