A Phantom Opacity on Chest Radiograph

A Phantom Opacity on Chest Radiograph

The authors present a case of phantom tumour of the lung. This is a type of pleural effusion where fluids accumulate in the interlobar fissures, typically in the transverse fissure. Its prompt recognition avoids additional, unnecessary or expensive examination and treatment mistakes.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Diana Pinho dos Santos, Marlene Delgado, Adelino Carragoso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2020-07-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
pleural effusion
phantom tumour
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/1783
Description
Summary:The authors present a case of phantom tumour of the lung. This is a type of pleural effusion where fluids accumulate in the interlobar fissures, typically in the transverse fissure. Its prompt recognition avoids additional, unnecessary or expensive examination and treatment mistakes.
ISSN:2284-2594

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