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Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
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Clinical History:
The patient was an 11 year old male with severe cystic fibrosis being
evaluated for lung transplantation.
Clinical Physical Exam:
Respiratory distress.
Clinical Labs:
Non-contributory
Clinical Differential Diagnosis:
Cystic fibrosis
Imaging Findings:
Chest films showed a coarse interstitial pattern, bronchial wall
thickening, and bronchiectasis. Chest CT exam confirmed and better
displayed the findings.
Imaging Differential Diagnosis:
Cystic fibrosis
Operative Findings:
None
Pathological Findings:
None
Final Diagnosis:
Cystic Fibrosis
Follow-up and Prognosis:
Not available.
Similar Cases:
None
References:
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