Left lower lobe collapse

Case contributed by Andrew Kirby
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Sudden onset shortness of breath. Low oxygen saturations when performed at GP.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Dense 'sail shaped' opacification at the medial left lower zone with crisp, oblique lateral margin and obscuration of left medial hemidiaphragm. Findings are typical of left lower lobe collapse.

Case Discussion

Typical findings of left lower lobe collapse. Further imaging with CT is recommended to ensure there is no underlying obstructive lesion.

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