Apical segment left lower lobe pneumonia

Case contributed by A.Prof Frank Gaillard ◉

Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Cough. Fever.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years

Gender: Female

From the case: Apical segment left lower lobe pneumonia

X-ray

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Chest pa

Confluent consolidation is demonstrated in the apical segment of the left lower lobe consistent with pneumonia. No pleural collection. No pneumothorax. A followup chest x-ray following clinical resolution is recommended to insure no underlying mass is present.