Lung abscess
Lung abscess | |
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Gross lung section showing apical abscess | |
ICD-10 | J85 |
ICD-9 | 513.0 |
DiseasesDB | 7607 |
MeSH | D008169 |
Lung abscess Microchapters |
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Lung abscess On the Web |
American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Lung abscess |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Pulmonary abscess
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Lung abscess from other Diseases
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | MRI | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Surgery | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies
Case Studies
Related Chapters
- Other chronic lung infections
- Abscess
- Pleural effusion