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A case of round atelectasis |
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| Authors: | K Ueki Y Hiraki |
| Affiliation: | Department of Radiology, Miyakonoja National Hospital. |
| Abstract: | A case of round atelectasis was reported. The roentgenographic features of round atelectasis are "comet tail sign" and localized pleural thickening. Round atelectasis appears as a mass like lesion that often mimics a pulmonary neoplasm. Recognition of this entity will help to prevent unnecessary procedures such as thoracotomy and pulmonary resection. |
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