Cavitating lung conditions Flashcards
1
Q
List 4 causes of a cavitating lung mass.
A
- Bacterial lung abscess
- Squamous cell carcinoma
- Granulomatosis with polyangiitis
- Pulmonary infarct
2
Q
Which organisms cause cavitation in lung?
A
- Anaerobic spp
- TB
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Klebsiella