Additional pediatric resources: GeneralPediatrics.com | PediatricEducation.org | SearchingPediatrics.com
Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Peer Review Status: Internally Peer Reviewed
Etiology/Pathophysiology:
Unexpanded alveoli cause decreased thoracic volume.
Pathology:
Collapsed alveoli.
Imaging Findings:
In older infants and children, a good inspiratory chest film is one
in which the relationship of the 6th anterior rib ends intersect the
domes of the diaphragm.
This may be difficult to evaluate in the
neonate where proper positioning is difficult because the neonate is
connected to a number of life support systems. Because the volume of
the thorax is decreased in an expiratory film, the following are
seen: increased pulmonary opacity, confluent and prominent pulmonary
vasculature shadows, and an increase in the size and prominence of
the heart and mediastinal contents.
DDX:
References:
See References Chapter.
Additional pediatric resources: GeneralPediatrics.com | PediatricEducation.org | SearchingPediatrics.com
Please send us comments by filling out our Comment Form.
All contents copyright © 1992-2024 Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. and Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D. and the authors. All rights reserved.
"Virtual Pediatric Hospital", the Virtual Pediatric Hospital logo, and "A digital library of pediatric information" are all Trademarks of Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. and Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D.
Virtual Pediatric Hospital is funded in whole by Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. and Michael P. D'Alessandro, M.D. Advertising is not accepted.
Your personal information remains confidential and is not sold, leased, or given to any third party be they reliable or not.
The information contained in Virtual Pediatric Hospital is not a substitute for the medical care and advice of your physician. There may be variations in treatment that your physician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.
URL: http://www.virtualpediatrichospital.org/