Normal pediatric chest (PA erect)

Case contributed by Weiling Tan
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

On and off fever and cough, to rule out upper respiratory tract infection

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Female

Cardiac and mediastinal silhouette is within normal limits. There is no consolidation or pleural effusion.

Case Discussion

This X-ray was performed with the patient against the erect bucky in a PA erect position as the patient was cooperative enough and was able to follow the breathing instructions given.

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