Kerley B lines

Case contributed by Mina Sameh Rizk
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Dyspnea

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

The lower zones of both lungs show transverse septal lines, more prominent on the left side.

Ill-defined bronchovascular structures due to peribronchial cuffing.

Incidental old fracture of posterior aspect of right seventh rib is noted.

Case Discussion

Features of interstitial pulmonary edema with Kerley B lines due to interlobular septal thickening.

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