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Kerley B Lines

   
Kerley B lines represent thickened connective tissue planes, for example due to edema of the septal lines of secondary lobules. They are most commonly due to pulmonary edema or lymphangitic carcinomatosis. Kerley B lines are horizontal, <2 cm long and 1 mm thick, at periphery of lung and reaching the lung edge.

   
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