Presentation
Cough and shortness of breath. Mild fever. Infection?
Patient Data
Age: 40
Gender: Female
From the case:
Right middle lobe pneumonia
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Consolidation in the right mid/lower zone with effacement of the right heart border.
The right hemidiaphragm silhouette is clearly outlined.
Left lung clear.
Case Discussion
A good example of the silhouette sign in this case identifying a right middle lobe pneumonia.
The right heart border is effaced indicative of consolidation in the medial segment of the right middle lobe.
A follow up film in 6 weeks after antibiotics is wise in this group of patients to ensure resolution.