Demographics:
35 years old, Female
Indication:
Cough, fever
Findings
- Mild bibasilar patchy opacities
- Vertically-oriented line traversing the lateral right lung field
- No pleural effusion
- Normal size and configuration of the cardiopericardial silhouette
Diagnosis
Skin fold
Sample Report
Mild bibasilar patchy opacities which may represent atelectasis, aspiration, or pneumonia. Consider dedicated PA and lateral chest radiographs for further evaluation.
Vertically-oriented line traversing the lateral right lung field likely represents a skin fold. Repeat imaging could be considered if there is high clinical concern for pneumothorax.
Discussion