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Demographics: 16 years old, Male
Indication: Pneumonia

Case #2

Findings

  • Large, complex, multiseptated left pleural fluid collection
  • Adjacent airspace consolidation in the left lung with air bronchograms
  • No right pleural fluid collection identified

Diagnosis

Pneumonia and empyema

Sample Report

Large, complex, multiseptated left pleural fluid collection with adjacent airspace consolidation, concerning for pneumonia and empyema. No discernible right pleural effusion.

Discussion

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References

  • Soni NJ, Franco R, Velez MI, Schnobrich D, Dancel R, Restrepo MI, Mayo PH. Ultrasound in the diagnosis and management of pleural effusions. J Hosp Med 2015; 10(12): 811-816.
  • Stadler JAM, Andronikou S, Zar HJ. Lung ultrasound for the diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia in children. Pediatr Radiol 2017; 47(11): 1412-1419.

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