Right upper lobe consolidation

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 6 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Dense consolidation peripherally in the right upper lobe.

ultrasound

Airspace filling demonstrated with branching echogenic foci representing air bronchograms. The consolidated lung gives a similar appearance to the liver parenchyma.

Case Discussion

6 years old boy with reduced air entry on the right side. Air bronchograms are demonstrated on the chest radiograph and ultrasound.

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