Right upper lobe atelectasis

Findings:
1. Triangular density
2. Elevated right hilus
3. Obliteration of the
retrosternal clear space
(arrow)
A common finding in atelectasis of the right
upper lobe is 'tenting' of the diaphragm (blue
arrow).

This patient had a centrally located lung

carcinoma with metastases in both lungs (red
arrows).
The CT-images demonstrate the atelectasis of the left upper lobe (blue arrow).
There is a centrally located mass which obstructs the left upper lobe bronchus (red arrow).
Plate-like atelectasis

They are characterized by linear shadows of

increased density at the lung bases.

They are usually horizontal, measure 1-3 mm

in thickness and are only a few cm long.
In most cases these findings have no clinical
significance and are seen in smokers and
elderly.

They are seen in patients, that are in a poor

condition and who breathe superficially, for
instance after abdominal surgery (figure).