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Plate atelectasis.

J L Westcott, S Cole

    Radiology
    |April 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Plate atelectasis (PA) on radiographs indicates peripheral lung collapse, often associated with pleural abnormalities. This finding may suggest more extensive lung disease or other serious conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Radiology
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Plate atelectasis (PA) is a radiographic finding observed in patients.
    • The underlying pathological basis of PA requires further elucidation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the postmortem pathological findings in patients with radiographic evidence of plate atelectasis.
    • To understand the relationship between PA and other pulmonary or pleural abnormalities.

    Main Methods:

    • Postmortem examination of 15 patients with ante-mortem plate atelectasis on radiographs.
    • Histopathological analysis of lung tissue, focusing on peripheral subpleural regions.

    Main Results:

    • In 10 of 15 patients, pathological correlates of PA were identified.

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  • Findings included peripheral subpleural linear collapse, pleural invagination, and prominent interlobular septa.
  • PA was not directly caused by thrombosed vessels or infarcts, despite association with pulmonary embolism.

    • Conclusions:

    • Plate atelectasis represents a form of peripheral atelectasis due to subpleural lung collapse and pleural invagination.
    • Pre-existing pleural abnormalities may predispose to PA.
    • PA can indicate more widespread peripheral atelectasis or other significant chest/abdominal pathologies.