Infant with cough and fever

Pediatric Imaging Chest April 22, 2023February 14, 2023

CXR of respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia / RSV — CXR AP and lateral (above) shows right upper lobe collapse and air outlining the inferior border of the heart (continuous diaphragm sign). Left lateral decubitus CXR (below) shows a small right pneumothorax.

The diagnosis was pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum and right pneumothorax in a patient with respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia.

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Published April 22, 2023February 14, 2023