Left lower lobe consolidation

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain
x-ray

Retrocardiac left lower lobe consolidation that abuts the diaphragm

Annotated image

Cropped version of the previous radiograph to demonstrate the retrocardiac consolidation more clearly.

Case Discussion

Left lower lobe consolidation in a child who presented with respiratory symptoms and a cough.

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