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**[[Lymphangioleiomyomatosis]]. | **[[Lymphangioleiomyomatosis]]. | ||
==Sign out== | |||
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A. Lung, Right Upper Lobe - Apical Segment, Wedge Resection: | |||
- Mild emphysematous changes. | |||
- Focal subpleural fibrosis. | |||
- NEGATIVE for significant inflammation. | |||
- NEGATIVE for significant interstitial fibrosis. | |||
- NEGATIVE for malignancy. | |||
- Please see comment. | |||
B. Lung, Right Upper Lobe - Posterior Segment, Wedge Resection: | |||
- Mild emphysematous changes. | |||
- Focal subpleural fibrosis. | |||
- NEGATIVE for significant inflammation. | |||
- NEGATIVE for significant interstitial fibrosis. | |||
- NEGATIVE for malignancy. | |||
- Please see comment. | |||
Comment: | |||
The wedge-shaped pattern of fibrotic healing seen in the pleura is typical | |||
of spontaneous pneumothorax. | |||
The emphysema present may be a contributory factor; however, other causes | |||
must be excluded clinically. | |||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||