Respiratory distress syndrome

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

28-week gestation preterm neonate with respiratory distress.

Patient Data

Age: 1 day
Gender: Female
x-ray

ET and NG tubes are in correct positions.

There is widespread, symmetrical and diffuse parenchymal opacity. This is granular in appearance. No effusion. The heart is normal.

Case Discussion

Bilateral and symmetrical granular appearance is most in keeping with respiratory distress syndrome. There is no features to suggest any complications (e.g. pneumothorax or pulmonary interstitial emphysema).

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