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Rounded atelectasis and mesothelioma

R F Munden1, H I Libshitz

  • 1Department of Radiology, The University of Texas, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030, USA.

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|June 3, 1998
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Rounded atelectasis can coexist with malignant pleural mesothelioma. Radiography and CT findings suggesting pleural effusion or mass alongside rounded atelectasis may indicate mesothelioma.

Area of Science:

  • Thoracic imaging
  • Diagnostic radiology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Rounded atelectasis is a benign lung condition.
  • Malignant pleural mesothelioma is a serious asbestos-related cancer.
  • Distinguishing between these conditions can be challenging on imaging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the coexistence of rounded atelectasis and malignant pleural mesothelioma.
  • To highlight imaging features that may suggest mesothelioma in the presence of rounded atelectasis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of five patient cases.
  • Analysis of radiographic and computed tomography (CT) findings.
  • Correlation of imaging findings with histopathological diagnoses.

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Main Results:

  • Five cases demonstrated concurrent rounded atelectasis and malignant pleural mesothelioma.
  • Specific imaging patterns were observed in these coexisting conditions.

Conclusions:

  • The coexistence of rounded atelectasis and malignant pleural mesothelioma is possible.
  • Suspicion for malignant pleural mesothelioma should increase if rounded atelectasis is associated with pleural effusion, pleural mass, chest-wall invasion, or adjacent pleural thickening.