Presentation
Known case of a congenital disorder. Developed respiratory decompensation.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Cystic fibrosis
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Findings of advanced bilateral bronchiectasis; ring shadows, tram-track lines and ill defined vascular markings.
From the case:
Cystic fibrosis
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Better definition of the changes are seen on the CT scan. Cylinderical, varicose and cystic bronchiectasis are well demonstrated. Peribronchial thickening and multiple ground glass opacities.
Case Discussion
This patient has cystic fibrosis. Other findings seen on this case related to cystic fibrosis include:
- extensive pancreatic parenchymal fatty replacement
- numerous hypodense nodules involving the liver, separated by bands of residual parenchyma, which is best explained by cirrhosis with multiple regenerative nodules
- splenomegaly with multiple prominent venous channels at its hilum, with a prominent portal system; changes of portal hypertension.
- thin patient
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