[A case of round atelectasis].
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.
Department of Radiology, Miyakonoja National Hospital.
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D001995:Bronchography; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed