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Lung abscess laboratory findings
Pleural effusion laboratory findings
Lung abscess physical examination
Pleural effusion physical examination
Pulmonary nodule other imaging studies
Hemoptysis laboratory findings
Lung mass laboratory findings
Bacterial pneumonia laboratory findings