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My ct scan says i have dependent atelectasis changes of the lung bases identified what that means?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It most: likely is not significant, and simply related to gravity and/or a less than complete depth of inspiration at the moment of the scan. Atelectasis in this case means that small portions of the lung are not filled with air/collapsed. It is relatively common as an incidental finding on CT.

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Answered 8/8/2020

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