Right upper lobe collapse

Case contributed by Townsville radiology training
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

AML on chemo. Febrile.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Radio-opacity in the right upper zone extending to the pleural surface with collapse of upper lobe as noted by lifting up of the right horizontal fissure (which is thickened with fluid). Right hilum is also lifted up.

Case Discussion

The findings suggest a right upper lobe, posterior segment collapse.

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