Presentation
Preterm neonate. Emergency C-section. Increased oxygen requirement. On NCPAP.
Patient Data
Age: 1 day
Gender: Male
From the case:
Respiratory distress syndrome
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Widespread granular opacification through both lungs with extensive airspace consolidation.
Case Discussion
In a preterm neonate, the appearances here represent respiratory distress syndrome due to surfactant deficiency.