IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Pneumocystis pneumonia

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Adult patient with a renal transplant, and breathlessness.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
ct

CT demonstrates widespread ground glass opacity particularly in perihilar distribution. 

Case Discussion

PCR confirmed pneumocystis pneumonia. The patient was treated with appropriate antibiotics and follow-up HRCT a few weeks later demonstrated complete resolution of the changes (not shown). 

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.