Respiratory distress syndrome and pulmonary interstitial emphysema
Diagnosis almost certain
Presentation
Preterm neonate. Initially ventilated. Deterioration since extubation.
Patient Data
Age: 1 month
Gender: Male
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Extensive bubble-like lucencies throughout the right lung in a previously ventilated neonate with treated RDS. Features of pulmonary interstitial emphysema.
Six days later
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Resolution of the previously demonstrated pulmonary interstitial emphysema after 6 days with close observation, but no other treatment.
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