Tag: Chest X-ray
Case: Neonatal Dilated Cardiomyopathy: A Case Study with Evolving Chest X-ray Findings
This article presents a complex case of a neonate diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) following acute deterioration. We will analyze the initial and subsequent chest X-ray findings in conjunction with clinical and laboratory data, offering insights into the presentation, diagnosis, and management of this critical condition in infants for medical students and practitioners.
Case: Unraveling Recurrent Respiratory Distress: A Case Study with Chest X-ray and CT Findings
This article presents a clinical case of a 14-year, 9-month-old female patient experiencing recurrent respiratory distress, highlighting the diagnostic approach, radiological findings, and initial management. This case provides a valuable learning opportunity for medical students and practitioners to understand the complexities of chronic respiratory issues in adolescents.
Case: Acute Chest Pain in Adolescence – A Case of Left Total Pneumothorax on X-ray
This article presents a compelling case study of a 16-year-old male patient presenting with acute chest pain, ultimately diagnosed with a left total pneumothorax. This case aims to provide medical students and practitioners with a clear understanding of the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and initial management of spontaneous pneumothorax, particularly emphasizing the critical role of chest X-ray in diagnosis.
Case: Pediatric Bronchopneumonia: A Case Study with X-ray Findings
This article presents a detailed case study of a 2.5-year-old male patient with a known history of asthma, admitted to the emergency department with acute respiratory distress. This case aims to provide medical students and practitioners with insights into the clinical presentation, management, and chest X-ray findings associated with pediatric bronchopneumonia in a complex patient history.
Case: Persistent Pneumonia or Tuberculosis? A Pediatric Chest X-Ray Case Analysis
This case study presents a diagnostic challenge in a 14-year-old male initially presenting with symptoms suggestive of pneumonia but whose persistent symptoms and subsequent investigations pointed towards a more complex etiology, ultimately leading to a diagnosis of tuberculosis. We will review his clinical course, imaging findings, and management.
