Premature newborn with respiratory distress Pediatric Imaging Chest February 18, 2019July 16, 2019 Initial CXR shows low lung volumes and symmetrical (apex to base as well as left to right) ground glass opacity in both lungs. The diagnosis was respiratory distress syndrome (also known as hyaline membrane disease and surfactant deficiency disorder). Related Published February 18, 2019July 16, 2019