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Peribronchial Cuffing

   
Peribronchial cuffing (arrow) occurs when interstitial fluid accumulates around a bronchus.  Peribronchial cuffing is present if the bronchial wall is thicker than the tracing of a well-sharpened pencil. [Courtesy of Dr. N. Jaffer]
      
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