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
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
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
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.
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