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Peripheral upper lobe collapse simulating pleural effusion.

S H Park¹, Y W Bahk

¹Department of Radiology, St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea.

|November 1, 1991

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Segmental lung collapse in adults can mimic pleural effusion. This study reports two unique cases associated with pneumothorax, differing from prior findings.

Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Thoracic Surgery
Radiology

Background:

Pleural effusion is a common condition characterized by fluid accumulation in the pleural space.
Pneumothorax, or collapsed lung, occurs when air enters the pleural space.
Segmental lung collapse is a less common condition involving collapse of a lung segment.

Observation:

Two adult patients presented with segmental collapse of the upper lobe.
This collapse mimicked an apical pleural effusion on imaging.
The collapse was observed in association with pneumothorax.

Findings:

The reported cases are unique as the peripheral collapse occurred with pneumothorax but without pleural adhesions.
Unlike previously reported cases, the collapse was segmental, not lobar.

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These occurrences were observed in adult patients, differing from pediatric cases.

Implications:

This presentation highlights the importance of considering segmental lung collapse in the differential diagnosis of apical opacities, especially in adults with pneumothorax.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and to avoid misinterpretation as pleural effusion.
Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms leading to segmental collapse in adults with pneumothorax.