An unusual case of rounded atelectasis.
An unusual case of rounded atelectasis (RA) is described. This entity is likely to develop as a consequence of asbestos-induced pleural disease. The sine qua non of RA is a curvilinear tail extending from the inferior medial surface of a peripheral mass. Recognition of this "comet tail" prevents the necessity for surgery.
D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001261:Pulmonary Atelectasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D001194:Asbestos