Pulmonary edema

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Admitted with shortness of breath during the COVID-19 crisis.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Extensive upper lobe venous distension.

Bilateral perihilar airspace opacification.

Small bilateral pleural effusions.

Extensive bilateral basal Kerley B lines.

Case Discussion

Pretty much the full house of pulmonary edema.

The Kerley B lines are particularly impressive on this radiograph.

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