Demographics:
18 years old, Male
Indication:
Dyspnea
Findings
- Bilateral upper lobe predominant interstitial coarsening and bronchiectasis
- No focal airspace disease
- No pleural effusion or pneumothorax
- Normal size and configuration of the cardiopericardial silhouette
Diagnosis
Cystic fibrosis
Sample Report
Bilateral upper lobe predominant interstitial coarsening and bronchiectasis, which may represent sequela of prior infection and are particularly characteristic of cystic fibrosis in this age group.
No focal airspace disease to suggest superimposed consolidative pneumonia.
Discussion