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==Overview== | |||
Chest x-ray maybe helpful in the detection of lung cancer in patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. | |||
==Chest X-Ray== | |||
Common finding associated with lung cancers are: | |||
*Mass | |||
*Widening of the [[mediastinum]] (suggestive of spread to [[lymph node]]s) | |||
*[[Atelectasis]] | |||
*Consolidation ([[pneumonia]]) | |||
*[[Pleural effusion]] | |||
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Overview
Chest x-ray maybe helpful in the detection of lung cancer in patients with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome.
Chest X-Ray
Common finding associated with lung cancers are:
- Mass
- Widening of the mediastinum (suggestive of spread to lymph nodes)
- Atelectasis
- Consolidation (pneumonia)
- Pleural effusion