@PHANTOM TUMOR OF THE LUNG - Rare, Mass-like appearance on a lChest X-ray that's caused by fluid in the lungs. It's also known as a VANISHING TUMOR or pseudotumor.
CAUSES- CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, Fluid overload, Adhesions from previous pleuritis, Renal failure, and Hypoalbuminemia. adow on a chest X-ray that resembles a tumor
Located in the right-middle zone of the lung, but can also be on the left side TREATMENT-Correcting the underlying heart condition and volume overload
Taking diuretics to treat pleural effusion
SIGNIFICANCE
It's important to recognize phantom tumors to avoid unnecessary diagnostic tests and errors in therapy
They can relapse in patients with heart failure who experience recurrent decompensation
Related terms Interlobar or encysted effusion, Localized interlobar effusions, and Mass-like appearance of interlobar pleural fluid collection.
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