Which of the following can occur when tissue necrosis occurs in a lung abscess?

1. Fluid can rupture into a bronchus.
2. Broncholithiasis can occur.
3. Bronchospasm can close off the affected bronchi.
4. Fluid can rupture into the intrapleural space.
a. 1, 2
b. 1, 4
c. 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3


B
Necrotic fluid in an abscess can rupture into a bronchus and/or the intrapleural space.

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