Demographics:
19 years old, Male
Indication:
Trauma
Findings
Chest radiograph
- No acute findings
CT
Chest
- No acute findings
- Moderate panlobular emphysema without strong apicobasal gradient with mild associated architectural distortion
- Residual thymic tissue in the anterior mediastinum
Abdomen/pelvis
- No acute findings
MSK
- No acute findings
Diagnosis
Panlobular emphysema
Sample Report
No acute traumatic findings.
Moderate panlobular emphysema, which can be seen with alpha-1 antitrypsin disorder among other causes. Recommend outpatient pulmonology referral for further evaluation.
Discussion