Pulmonary atelectasis and massive pleural effusion. Echocardiography
Zuppiroli, A.; Favilli, S.; Cecchi, F.; Ciaccheri, M.; Marioni, C.; Squillantini, G.; Di Preta, F.; Dolara, A.
Giornale Italiano di Cardiologia 17(12): 1161-1164
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0046-5968 PMID: 3503815 Document Number: 303188
Pulmonary atelectasis can be detected by Two Dimensional Echocardiography (2D-E) when massive pleural effusion is present. A triangular mass, base toward the mediastinum and apex moving freely in the pleural cavity, is shown by 2D-E either in an apical modified view in left pleural effusions or in a subcostal modified view in right pleural effusions. The texture of the mass is liver-like. Three cases are reported by way of example. Differential diagnosis with other masses, such as pleural or pericardial metastasis, is discussed.