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Lung, Hyperlucent
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Definition
: A lung with reduced markings on its chest radiograph and increased areas of transradiancy (hyperlucency). A hyperlucent lung is usually associated with pulmonary emphysema or PNEUMOTHORAX.
Other names
Unilateral Hyperlucent Lungs; Syndrome, Swyer-
James; Syndrome, MacLeod; Swyer James Syndrome; Lungs, Unilateral Hyperlucent; Lungs, Hyperlucent; Lung, Unilateral Hyperlucent; Hyperlucent Thorax; Hyperlucent Lungs, Unilateral; Hyperlucent Lungs; Hyperlucent Lung, Unilateral; Hyperlucent Lung; Unilateral Hyperlucent Lung; Thorax, Hyperlucent; Swyer-
James Syndrome; MacLeod Syndrome