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  • Radiology
  • Pathology

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  • Diagnosis often relies on characteristic imaging and histological findings.

Observation:

  • A middle-aged male incidentally found to have a retrocardiac opacity on chest X-ray.
  • Thoracic CT revealed multiple subpleural lesions with central necrosis.

Findings:

  • Histological examination of biopsied subpleural lesions confirmed AFOP.
  • The patient demonstrated a significant clinical response to corticosteroid therapy.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of recognizing AFOP on imaging.
  • Corticosteroids appear effective in managing AFOP, leading to lesion resolution.