Pertussis chest x ray
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Serge Korjian M.D.; Luke Rusowicz-Orazem, B.S.; Yazan Daaboul, M.D.
Overview
Overview
Chest radiography is usually unremarkable among patients with pertussis. Possible findings include atelectasis and lymphadenopathy.
Key Chest X-Ray Findings in Pertussis
Key Chest X-Ray Findings in Pertussis
- Chest radiography is usually unremarkable among patients with pertussis.
- Possible findings include: [1]
- Typically, lung consolidation is suggestive of a co-infection or a different diagnosis.[1]
- Pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, or air in the soft tissues can be a complication of violent coughing.[1]
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References
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