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X-ray picture of chest shows a density and an abrupt decrease in the upper lobe of the right lung. The middle and lower lobe of the right lung exhibit significant pneumatization. The right pulmonary hilum comes up to the dense lobe. In the upper and middle parts of the left pulmonary field there are multiple focal shadows. In the basal region of the left pulmonary field there are clear outlines of two annular shadows with quite thick and irregular walls. What disease is this X-ray pattern typical for?

Answer options

  1. Fibro-cavernous pulmonary tuberculosis
  2. Pancoast tumour
  3. Abscessing pneumonia
  4. Atelectasis of the right upper lobe
  5. Peripheral cancer
Correct answer

Fibro-cavernous pulmonary tuberculosis

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