Case of the spring season

Meisell, Robert

doi:10.1016/0037-198x(80)90003-6

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“…It has been suggested, however, that lobar migration indicates torsion (4-6). As far as lobar torsion is concerned, the most commonly related conditions are previous surgery and trauma (8).…”

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Migrating Lobar Atelectasis of the Right Lung: Radiologic Findings in Six Patients

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ObjectiveTo describe the radiologic findings of migrating lobar atelectasis of the right lung.Materials and MethodsChest radiographs (n = 6) and CT scans (n = 5) of six patients with migrating lobar atelectasis of the right lung were analyzed retrospectively. The underlying diseases associated with lobar atelectasis were bronchogenic carcinoma (n = 4), bronchial tuberculosis (n = 1), and tracheobronchial amyloidosis (n = 1).ResultsAtelectasis involved the right upper lobe (RUL) (n = 3) and both the RUL and right middle lobe (RML) (n = 3). On supine anteroposterior radiographs (n = 5) and on an erect posteroanterior radiograph (n = 1), the atelectatic lobe(s) occupied the right upper lung zone, with a wedge shape abutting onto the right mediastinal border. On erect posteroanterior radiographs (n = 6), the heavy atelectatic lobe(s) migrated downward, forming a peri- or infrahilar area of increased opacity and obscuring the right cardiac margin. Erect lateral radiographs (n = 4) showed inferior shift of the anterosuperiorly located atelectatic lobe(s) to the anteroinferior portion of the hemithorax.ConclusionAtelectatic lobe(s) can move within the hemithorax according to changes in a patient's position. This process involves the RUL or both the RUL and RML.

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“…The appearance of migration of an atelectatic lobe may mimic that of lung torsion (4-11), although the differential radiologic findings have not been described. Nor is it clear from the literature whether migration of an atelectatic lobe has been considered synonymous with lobar torsion (4-6). …”

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“…Unless radiographic signs of atelectasis are recognized, the atelectatic lobe may be mistaken for a mediastinal tumour (Figure 10). This condition has been termed``lobar torsion'' [7], and should be considered when an atelectatic lobe has shifted from its usual to an atypical location ( Figure 10).…”

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Lobar atelectasis: diagnostic pitfalls on chest radiography

Ashizawa

Hayashi²,

Aso³

et al. 2001

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This pictorial review looks at the pitfalls in the diagnosis of lobar atelectasis on chest radiographs. Lobar atelectasis with marked volume loss is hard to recognize and may be easily missed. Lobar atelectasis presenting as a mass-like opacity may be misdiagnosed as mediastinal or lung tumour. Lobar atelectasis in an unusual location may also be misdiagnosed as other entities. Familiarity with such manifestations and consideration of anatomical alterations as the signs of lobar atelectasis are important in making the correct diagnosis.

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An Unusual Case of Lung Torsion

Fogarty¹,

Dudek

1995

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Case of the spring season

Cited by 6 publications

References 5 publications

Migrating Lobar Atelectasis of the Right Lung: Radiologic Findings in Six Patients

Migrating Lobar Atelectasis of the Right Lung: Radiologic Findings in Six Patients

Lobar atelectasis: diagnostic pitfalls on chest radiography

An Unusual Case of Lung Torsion

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