Presentation
Persistent cough.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Lingular consolidation and follow up resolution
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Partial effacement of the left heart border due to consolidation in the lingula.
Heart size normal. Right lung clear.
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The left heart border silhouette is normal. The lingular consolidation has resolved. Both lungs are now clear.
Heart size normal. Right lung clear.
Case Discussion
Felson's silhouette for the lingular consolidation with the left heart border as illustrated in these two radiographs.