Collapse of pulmonary lobe, left lower lung lobe, LLL

CASE

The first radiograph shows shift of the midline structures to the left with decreased transparency of the left upper lung lobe. Left lower lung lobe (LLL) is hidden behind the cardiac shadow, it is collapsed. The next radiograph after bronchoscopy and removal of mucous plugs shows, that transparency of the left lung wing increased and the left lower lung lobe is expanded again. Decreased transparency of the left lung wing can be partly explained by pleural fluid.

Radiology image - Collapse of pulmonary lobe, left lower lung lobe, LLL: Thorax, Lung, Mediastinum and pleural cavity: X-ray - Plain radiograph

Collapse of pulmonary lobe, left lower lung lobe, LLL


Collapse of pulmonary lobe, left lower lung lobe, LLL: X-ray - Plain radiographCollapse of pulmonary lobe, left lower lung lobe, LLL, after bronchoscopy: X-ray - Plain radiograph
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