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6243

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This anterior-posterior (AP) chest x-ray revealed the presence of a right fibrothorax, which was thought to be due to a previous empyema. An empyema, or pus-filled cavity located between the two pleural membranes, i.e., parietal and visceral pleurae, can give rise to fibrotic changes, as the infection resolves, much like a scar formation, which appears as a denser area on x-ray.

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CDC/ Dr. Thomas Hooten

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