title: [Pulmonary atelectasis and massive pleural effusion. Echocardiography].
abstract: Pulmonary atelectasis can be detected by Two Dimensional Echocardiography (2D-E) when massive pleural effusion is present. A triangular mass, base toward the mediastinum and apex moving freely in the pleural cavity, is shown by 2D-E either in an apical modified view in left pleural effusions or in a subcostal modified view in right pleural effusions. The texture of the mass is liver-like. Three cases are reported by way of example. Differential diagnosis with other masses, such as pleural or pericardial metastasis, is discussed.
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004452:Echocardiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000175:diagnosis*
vernacular_title: Atelettasia polmonare e versamento pleurico massivo. Aspetti ecocardiografici.