Spot Diagnosis

Fibrosis of lung



Question :
This boy presented with fever and productive cough since 1 month. He had history of pneumonia 2 years back.



What is the picture depicting?

Discussion :
The left side of the chest appeared flattened. This child has a collapse of the lung (chronic in nature) on the left side. Since the history is of long standing duration, fibrosis of the lung on the left side seems likely.

Correct Answers : yes  8%

Last Shown : Jan 2006
 
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