Left lower lobe pneumonia

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Male

Chest

x-ray

Airspace consolidation in the left mid/lower zone. Notice that the left heart margin remains distinct - helping distinguish upper from lower lobe pneumonia.

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