CTICasesTraumatic Pneumatoceles/Lacerations in a Post-Transplant Lung Hernia
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Imaging findings
A lung transplant recipient for IPF presented with a sizable lung hernia. Two small cavitary lesions were noted within or adjacent to the hernia. Workup for infection was negative. The lesions were located in proximity to the ribs.
Key takeaways
This unusual case suggests traumatic lacerations or pneumatoceles related to a post-transplant lung hernia, occurring in the absence of a recent biopsy or clear infectious etiology. The location adjacent to the ribs implies a mechanical mechanism due to external compression or stress on the herniated lung tissue.
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