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Smoker with cough and restricted lung function

    Author: Carlo Catalano, Rome, Italy
    Body Region: Chest

    1. Patient presentation
    2. CT Images
    3. CT Findings
    4. Diagnosis
    5. References

    1. Patient presentation

    • A 55-year-old man with a smoking habit reported cough and progressive shortness of breath.
    • Pulmonary function tests indicated restricted lung function.
    • High-dose oral prednisolone was ineffective in relieving symptoms.
    • High-resolution CT of the chest was performed to investigate further.
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