Demographics:
83 years old, Male
Indication:
Cough, wheezing
Findings
- Bilateral perihilar ("batwing") and basilar predominant alveolar opacities
- Small pleural effusions
- Cardiopericardial silhouette is partially obscured, but is at least mildly enlarged
Diagnosis
Acute pulmonary edema (batwing pattern)
Sample Report
Mild cardiomegaly with bilateral perihilar alveolar edema and small pleural effusions, suggestive of acute congestive heart failure.
Discussion