Clinical history

Case 18

59-year old man who underwent 1 month earlier coronary bypass surgery. Subsequent large bilateral pleural effusion with spontaneous relief.

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Radiological findings


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CT findings


Extra Examinations

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Final diagnosis

Round atelectasis of the right lung. Bilateral fibrous changes of pleura with characteristic crowfeet appearance and transpulmonary nonseptal lines. Complete regression observed 6 month later.

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