Presentation
28-week gestation preterm neonate with respiratory distress.
Patient Data
Age: 1 day
Gender: Female
From the case:
Respiratory distress syndrome
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ET and NG tubes are in correct positions.
There is widespread, symmetrical and diffuse parenchymal opacity. This is granular in appearance. No effusion. The heart is normal.
Case Discussion
Bilateral and symmetrical granular appearance is most in keeping with respiratory distress syndrome. There is no features to suggest any complications (e.g. pneumothorax or pulmonary interstitial emphysema).