Lung abscess

Lung abscess
Gross lung section showing apical abscess
ICD-10	J85
ICD-9	513.0
DiseasesDB	7607
MeSH	D008169

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Synonyms and keywords: Pulmonary abscess

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History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

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Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

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• Other chronic lung infections
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