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Kerley's lines
Associated persons:
Peter James Kerley
Description:
Lines in the lung also known as Kerley A lines, Kerley B Lines, and Kerley C Lines. Horizontal lines of striped shadows representing thickening of the interlobular septa, usually best seen in the lower zones of the lungs. They are a sign of congestive heart disease and thought to be due to fluid in the interlobular septa.
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