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focal emphysema |
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focal emphysema, centriacinar emphysema associated with inhalation of environmental dusts, producing dilation of the terminal and respiratory bronchioles. Also called focal dust emphysema. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1) Radiation-induced fibrosis, apical pleural or parenchymal injury, and focal emphysema increase the potential for formation and rupture of subpleural blebs, with the subsequent development of pneumothorax. |
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