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The patient is a severely cachectic 62-year-old male with a history of left lung transplant in 1998 for end stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with a marked emphysematous component. He presents with a history of increasing shortness of breath and cough for the past 1-2 days.
T 37.2,
P 100,
RR 22,
BP 108/60,
O2 93% on 6L
CHEST: diffuse course rhonchi on inspiration/expiration (upper respiratory secretions prominent); worst in right upper area, no obvious wheezes or rubs.
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CXR one week prior to admission note the loculated region of the right upper lobe |
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CXR lateral prior to admission |
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CT of chest note the loculated region of the RUL |
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CT of chest with right lung bullae and air fluid level |
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CT of chest with right lung bullae |
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CT of chest with right lung bullae note the barrel chest |
1. What is your assessment?
2. What further testing do you want?
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