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  1. J.P.C. Peper

    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

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    What's your diagnosis?

    I'll post the correct answer in about three days!

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    J.P.C. Peper, Jul 30, 2012
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    lobar pneumonia?
     

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    left upper lobe collapse
     

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    lt upper lobe collapse
     

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    Correct answer:

    Left upper lobe collapse.

    There are many possible causes for a collapsed lobe. It can occur e.g. due to bronchial obstruction from a carcinoma, mucus plugs, a foreign body or misplacement of an endobronchial tube.
     

    J.P.C. Peper, Aug 2, 2012
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