Wet lung and pulmonary venous congestion in the context of patent ductus arteriosus and patent foramen ovale
Diagnosis almost certain
Presentation
Born on the 36th gestational week with cesarean section. Reduced SpO2, systolic murmur. Wet lung?
Patient Data
Age: Newborn
Gender: Male
Portable supine AP CXR
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Bilateral perihilar steaky haziness, blunted costophrenic angles suggestive of small amount of pleural effusion. Moderate cardiomegaly with rounded configuration and elevated apex. Findings are altogether in line with wet lung/pulmonary venous congestion.
Case Discussion
Subsequent echocardiography confirmed patent ductus arterious and patent foramen ovale.