Patient Data
Age: Child
From the case:
Cystic fibrosis and left upper lobe collapse
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Volume loss on the left with preservation of the descending aortic silhouette but loss of the upper mediastinal contours. Features are consistent with left upper lobe collapse.
From the case:
Cystic fibrosis and left upper lobe collapse
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Bronchiectasis and left upper lobe collapse.
Case Discussion
A child with known cystic fibrosis and left upper lobe collapse due to mucous plugging. The upper lobe went on to re-expand.