Left lower lobe pneumonia

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino

Diagnosis almost certain

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Citation:

Sorrentino S, Left lower lobe pneumonia. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 10 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14978

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14978

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https://radiopaedia.org/cases/14978

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14978

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At the time the case was submitted for publication Sajoscha A. Sorrentino had no recorded disclosures.

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Case published:

11 Sep 2011

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3 times, by 3 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Chest

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Age: 65 years

Gender: Male

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Airspace consolidation in the left mid/lower zone. Notice that the left heart margin remains distinct - helping distinguish upper from lower lobe pneumonia.

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