Midline granulomatosis

There is no known prevention.

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Wegener's granulomatosis on the leg

Adenocarcinoma - chest X-ray

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Review Date: 02/08/2011
Reviewed By: Andrew Schriber, MD, FCCP. Specialist in Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Virtua Memorial Hospital, Mount Holly, NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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