Respiratory distress syndrome

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Preterm neonate. Emergency C-section. Increased oxygen requirement. On NCPAP.

Patient Data

Age: 1 day
Gender: Male
x-ray

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.

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