Lungs
2. Findings and Diagnosis
Compressive Atelectasis Secondary Effusion
CT with Moderate Right Pleural Effusion and Compressive Atelectasis
92-year-old female presents with a dyspnea.CT scan shows a moderate sized right pleural effusion with compressive atelectasis and on the left, there is a small effusion with a minor degree of atelectasis. There is relative hyperenhancement of the compressed and atelectatic due to increased tissue density. 118437c
CT with Moderate Right Pleural Effusion and Compressive Atelectasis
92-year-old female presents with a dyspnea.CT scan shows a moderate sized right pleural effusion with compressive atelectasis and on the left, there is a small effusion with a minor degree of atelectasis. There is relative hyperenhancement of the compressed and atelectatic due to increased tissue density. 118437c
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