2014
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-205405
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Phantom tumour of the lung in a patient with renal failure misdiagnosed as chest infection

Abstract: Phantom or vanishing tumour of the lung is a rare finding on chest radiographs that has been reported secondary to heart failure or chronic kidney disease. It has been described as an interlobular effusion of the transverse or oblique fissure of the right lung. Although it is uncommon, it should always be considered as a differential diagnosis for a radiographic opacity of the right-middle lung zone because it can be easily mistaken for a lung mass or infiltration. We herein present a case involving a patient … Show more

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“…Phantom tumors should be considered in all patients presenting with congestive heart failure findings and having a lung mass appearance on chest X-ray. Considering the diagnosis of phantom tumor prevents unnecessary, expensive, and possibly harmful diagnostic and treatment errors [16,23].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Phantom tumors should be considered in all patients presenting with congestive heart failure findings and having a lung mass appearance on chest X-ray. Considering the diagnosis of phantom tumor prevents unnecessary, expensive, and possibly harmful diagnostic and treatment errors [16,23].…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is generally associated with congestive heart failure and other disorders such as hypoalbuminemia, renal failure, hepatic failure, pneumonia, and tuberculosis or pleuritis. 4,5 The suggested disease mechanism is due to pleuritis, adhesion, and atelectasis.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…[6][7][8] The transverse fissure is more involved than the oblique fissure. 5 Phantom tumors are commonly found within the minor fissure but can occur in low frequency within the major fissure. Furthermore, several studies have reported that the condition may recur in acute exacerbation of congestive heart failure.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%