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4. The frontal and lateral chest radiograph shows an ill-defined opacity projected over the left base
Frontal and lateral chest radiography shows a normal heart size and normal lung volumes. No pleural effusion is evident, and no evidence of fibrotic lung disease is seen. Mediastinal contours appear normal. No features of cystic lung disease are seen. A focal ill-defined left base opacity is faintly seen on the frontal image in the left retrocardiac region (Figure 2).
Figure 2. Frontal and lateral chest radiography as in Figure 1 showing a focal ill-defined left base opacity faintly seen on the frontal image in the left retrocardiac region (arrow). To view Figure 2 in a separate, enlarged window click here.
SARS-CoV-2 testing was negative. The respiratory pathogen panel was negative.
Which of the following represents an appropriate step for the evaluation of this patient? (Click on the correct answer to be directed to the 3rd of 17 pages)