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Folded Lung Syndrome |
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Rounded Atelectasis A condition associated with asbestosis and pleural plaques
A form of pulmonary collapse associated with pleural thickening that can mimic a neoplasm on plain chest radiographs. The abnormality was diagnosed radiologically in nine patients in whom follow-up varied from 1 to 6 years. Four patients had bilateral lesions, making a total of 13 examples. The CT findings were analyzed and compared with previously published criteria for the diagnosis of this disorder. In all cases, CT showed a rounded mass, 3.5-7.0 cm in diameter, abutting a thickened pleural surface in the lung periphery. The margin closest to the hilum was blurred by the entering vessels in 92% of the cases. folded lung syndrome Shrinking pleuritis with rounded atelectasis A condition associated with asbestosis and pleural plaques Radiology See Comet tail sign Pathology Chronic fibrosing pleuritis, inflammation; asbestos fibers are absent from
pleural plaques and effusions, but may be found in the subpleural lymphatic plexus. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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