[Computed tomographic diagnosis of a fortuitously discovered opacity].
We report a case of pleuroparietal lipoma discovered fortuitously. Despite the small size, the diagnosis was obtained with computed tomography using a rigorous protocol demonstrating a negative density corresponding to fat tissue. A series of slices sufficiently thin to avoid a partial volume effect was required to obtain reliable measurements. In case of doubt, magnetic resonance imaging would be indicated.
Saidi
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Service de Pneumologie et de Réanimation Respiratoire, Hôpital Tenon, Paris.
Mangiapan
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Nunes
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Parrot
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Carette
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D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed