Left upper lobe consolidation - pneumonia

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino

Diagnosis certain

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Citation:

Sorrentino S, Left upper lobe consolidation - pneumonia. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 10 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14977

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https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14977

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https://radiopaedia.org/cases/14977

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14977

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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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4 times, by 4 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

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Chest

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Age: 75 years

Gender: Female

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Left upper lobe airspace consolidation with air bronchograms.

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Note how the aortic arch and left paramediastinal silhouette become indistinct. The left oblique fissure is clearly demarcated on the lateral projection.

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