A moving target: Multiples occurrences of left lung torsion secondary to adenocarcinoma and pleural effusion. Issue 6 (8th December 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Skead, Charlenn; Carle-Talbot, Katia; Ochoa-Gomez, Diana; Amjadi, Kayvan; Gupta, Ashish
• Is Part Of: Canadian journal of respiratory, critical care, and sleep medicine =. Volume 6:Issue 6(2022)
• Page Start: 371
• Page End: 374
• Publication Date: 2022-12-08
• Subjects: Indwelling pleural catheter -- lung torsion -- pleural effusion; Lungs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Critical care medicine -- Periodicals; Sleep apnea syndromes -- Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1080/24745332.2022.2081635
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2474-5332

Abstract

Abstract: A patient with left upper lobe adenocarcinoma was found to have asymptomatic left lung torsion in the context of a pleural effusion. With drainage of the pleural effusion the mass returned to its original position. Multiple torsion events were documented and found to only occur in presence of a pleural effusion. This case suggests a new possible indication for indwelling pleural catheter (IPC) placement.