Human respiratory syncytial virus chest x ray

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Bassel Almarie M.D.[2]

Introduction

Chest X-ray is a commonly used imaging modality in the evaluation of respiratory illnesses, including Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infection.

Chest X-Ray Findings in RSV

Chest X-ray findings in RSV infection may be normal. However, in cases of severe infection or complications, abnormal findings may be present on a chest X-ray. These may include:^[1]

Hyperinflation: increased lung markings seen in the chest X-ray, indicating that the airways are blocked.
Interstitial prominence: thickening of the interstitial tissue within the lungs, which appears as hazy or cloudy densities on the chest X-ray.
Pleural disease: thickening or fluid accumulation in the pleural space surrounding the lungs.
Adenopathy: enlarged lymph nodes seen on the chest X-ray, which may indicate inflammation or infection in the lungs.
Airspace opacity: areas of hazy or cloudy density seen in the lung fields, indicating inflammation and fluid buildup in the lungs.

References

↑ “Retrospective Review of Clinical and Chest X-Ray Findings in Children Admitted to a Community Hospital for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection – Denver Niles, Brett Larsen, Arvind Balaji, Dana Delaney, Elizabeth Campos, Bikash Bhattarai, Dor Shoshan, Mary Connell, Gholamabbas Amin Ostovar, 2018”. Retrieved 2023-01-16.

[urlRetrospective_Review_of_Clinical_and_Chest_X-Ray_Findings_in_Children_Admitted_to_a_Community_Hospital_for_Respiratory_Syncytial_Virus_Infection_-_Denver_Niles,_Brett_Larsen,_Arvind_Balaji,_Dana_Delaney,_Elizabeth_Campos,_Bikash_Bhattarai,_Dor_Shoshan,_Mary_Connell,_Gholamabbas_Amin_Ostovar,_2018-1] “Retrospective Review of Clinical and Chest X-Ray Findings in Children Admitted to a Community Hospital for Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection – Denver Niles, Brett Larsen, Arvind Balaji, Dana Delaney, Elizabeth Campos, Bikash Bhattarai, Dor Shoshan, Mary Connell, Gholamabbas Amin Ostovar, 2018”. Retrieved 2023-01-16.

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