Demographics:
18 months old, Male
Indication:
Respiratory distress
Findings
- Pulmonary hyperexpansion with bilateral central interstitial thickening
- No confluent airspace opacification
- No pleural effusion or pneumothorax
- Normal size and configuration of the cardiothymic silhouette
Diagnosis
Viral bronchiolitis
Sample Report
Pulmonary hyperexpansion with bilateral central interstitial thickening, which though nonspecific can be seen with viral bronchiolitis or reactive airways disease.
No evidence of pneumonia.
Discussion