Round pneumonia

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Infective symptoms.

Patient Data

Age: 2 years
x-ray

Large rounded region of soft tissue attenuation in the superior segment of the right lower lobe.

Case Discussion

This child presented with infective symptoms and features were considered consistent with round pneumonia. Follow-up chest x-ray demonstrated complete and rapid resolution (not shown).

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