Abstract
Airspace disease indicates filling of pulmonary alveoli. The pulmonary acinus is the basic structural unit of the lung. Acinar filling results in airspace opacification that may be evident on a radiograph. Causes of airspace disease could be acute or chronic. This chapter reviews the radiographic appearance and causes of airspace disease.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Radiology Fundamentals: Introduction to Imaging & Technology |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 77-81 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030221737 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030221720 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2020 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Medicine