Normal chest radiograph - neonate

Case contributed by Ryan Thibodeau
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Inconsistent oxygenation status. Evaluate for pulmonary pathology.

Patient Data

Age: 15 days
Gender: Male

Allowing for rotation to the right, the heart size and vascularity are normal. The lungs are clear without focal opacities, effusions, or pneumothoraces. The mediastinum and visualised osseous structures are normal.

Case Discussion

This is a normal chest radiograph in a neonate.

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