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3. The chest radiograph shows medial left lower lobe opacities
The chest radiograph is abnormal, although the findings are somewhat difficult to appreciate on the frontal projection Figure 2A); they are more evident on the lateral projection (Figure 2B).
Figure 2. Chest radiography with abnormalities indicated by arrows.
There is no evidence of linear or reticular abnormalities to suggest a fibrotic process, and the lung volumes appear normal. No evidence of a miliary pattern is seen and no cystic changes are evident.
Which of the following provides the most accurate description / characterization of the morphology of the opacities present on the patient’s presenting chest radiograph?