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Case
Summary
Diagnosis: Right Lower Lobe Atelectasis
Clinical hints:
This patient developed right lower lobe atelectasis due to a
mucus plug. Atelectasis is a frequent problem in ICU patients.
Prompt bronchoscopy will often be needed.
Radiological Pearls:
- typical triangular density
- right heart border seen
- right hemi-diaphragm silhouetted
- may see some mediastinal shift
Films were kindly provided by Dr. W. J. Weiser.
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