Presentation
Preoperative evaluation prior to heart transplant surgery.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Round atelectasis
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In the right segment 10 an about 35 x 25 mm subpleural solid mass is visible with comet-tail-like bands emanating from it.
Other findings: numerous micronodules and small GGOs diffusely, enlarged heart (left atrium and ventricle in particular) with valvular calcifications, pacemaker in situ, liver cyst and calcification, gallstone.
From the case:
Round atelectasis
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Multiplanar lung window key images of the abnormality.
Case Discussion
Findings are in line with round atelectasis/folded lung.