Demographics:
7 years old, Female
Indication:
Fever, cough
Findings
- Diffuse opacification throughout the left lower lobe and to a lesser extent in the lingula
- Moderate-sized left pleural effusion
- Normal size and configuration of the cardiopericardial silhouette
Diagnosis
Pneumonia
Sample Report
Findings consistent with pneumonia in the left lower lobe and lingula with a moderate-sized left pleural effusion. Consider chest ultrasound to assess for evidence of empyema.
Discussion