Ankylosing spondylitis on chest x-ray

Case contributed by RMH Core Conditions
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Febrile ?lung consolidation.

Patient Data

Age: 63
Gender: Male

Chest

x-ray

Heart size is within normal limits. Lungs and pleural spaces are normal. Thoracic spine syndesmophytes consistent with ankylosing spondylitis.

Case Discussion

This patient has a history of ankylosing spondylitis. 

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