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Case #7

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Demographics: 0 days old, Female
Indication: Meconium aspiration (term delivery)

Case #7

Findings

  • Large right and small left pneumothoraces
  • Leftward shift of the cardiothymic silhouette
  • Minimal retrocardiac airspace opacification

Diagnosis

Pneumothorax

Sample Report

Large right and small left pneumothoraces. Leftward shift of the cardiothymic silhouette raises concern for associated tension physiology.

Minimal retrocardiac airspace opacification, which may relate to atelectasis or aspiration.

Discussion

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References

  • Liszewski MC, Lee EY. Neonatal Lung Disorders: Pattern Recognition Approach to Diagnosis. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2018; 210: 964-975.

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