Presentation
Cough and dyspnea for 3 days of evolution. Long-term smoker.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Left lower lobe pneumonia
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Increased pulmonary volume and patchy opacities in the left lower lobe posteriorly.
Case Discussion
The retrocardiac space is partially hidden in the frontal view, but in the lateral projection, the increased opacity over the lower thoracic spine is more obvious.
Large-volume lungs can be due to COPD; however, this is a clinical diagnosis.
This case was published by Valentina Díaz, MD.
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