Presentation
Shortness of breath. Background history of Intravenous drugs dependancy.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Left upper lobe collapse
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Relative faint hypolucency of the left hemithorax (veil like) when compared to right with upward traction of the left hilum and minor loss of volume. Appearances are suspicious for left upper lobe collapse.
From the case:
Left upper lobe collapse
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Left upper lobe collapse.
Case Discussion
The case shows very subtle changes (veil-like opacity) on chest radiograph secondary to left upper lobe collapse.
BAL (bronchoalveolar lavage) was performed and histopathology showed mucopurulent material.
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