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What is pleural parenchymal scarring in the upper lung?
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History: Pleural scarring is using the result of an infection in the past that has healed. It could have been anything from pneumonia to TB to a myriad of other causes. It should be followed by xray or ct scan at intervals to make sure it is not increasing.
Answered 2/4/2020
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Scaring sack: Scar tissue in pleural sac which surrounds the lung from prior infection or trauma.
Answered 1/16/2019
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