Chronic upper lobe cavitary lung disease.
Chronic upper lobe cavitary lung disease may be caused by infections, emphysema, cystic fibrosis, lung cancer, sarcoidosis and rheumatologic syndromes. The diagnostic evaluation includes a complete history, a physical examination, a chest radiograph, and sputum examination and culture. In some cases, computed tomographic scanning and biopsy are required.
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Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine, Richmond.
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D000328:Adult; D001706:Biopsy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D002985:Clinical Protocols / Q000592:standards*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D010808:Physical Examination; D013174:Sporotrichosis / Q000097:blood / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed