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Can cavities in the lungs develop in a short time?
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What's "short time?": Several infections and diseases cause lung cavitation as they lead to granulomas and abscesses in the lungs, but these usually take months to years to become symptomatic. Can happen much quicker after trauma.
Answered 3/5/2013
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