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Croup

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 20 months
x-ray

Lateral x-ray of the neck demonstrating extensive swelling of the larynx. Although the steeple sign is for AP x-rays of the neck, a similar appearance is seen on lateral projection. Features are consistent with croup. 

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