Asbestos-associated rounded atelectasis: a case report and review of the literature.
Asbestos-associated rounded atelectasis is a nonmalignant radiographic consequence of asbestos exposure that can mimic neoplasia. It is infrequently mentioned in reviews of the radiographic features of nonmalignant asbestos-associated disease. Distinguishing it from malignant disease without resorting to chest surgery is important. This report presents a case of such atelectasis, and a review of the relevant literature.
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D001195:Asbestosis / Q000150:complications*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed