Presentation
Presents to ED with 3 days evolution of cough, dyspnea and lower extremity edema.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Pulmonary edema
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Cardiomegaly, pacemaker, increased central and lower zone opacity obscuring pulmonary vessels, right pleural effusion and septal (Kerley B) lines.
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Complete clearing of the lungs and pleural cavity.
Case Discussion
This is a typical case of pulmonary edema with resolution after treatment.
Septal (Kerley B) lines are a helpful clue to the diagnosis.
This case was published with Valentina Diaz MD.
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