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==Chest X Ray== | ==Chest X Ray== | ||
Findings of ''Mycoplasma'' pneumonia on chest x ray include: | Findings of ''Mycoplasma'' pneumonia on chest x ray include: | ||
*Either interstitial pneumonia or bronchopneumonia | *Either [[interstitial pneumonia]] or [[bronchopneumonia]] | ||
*Patchy consolidation with unilateral or bilateral distribution | *Patchy [[consolidation]] with unilateral or bilateral distribution | ||
*Reticulonodular infiltration | *[[Reticulonodular infiltration]] | ||
*Atelectasis | *[[Atelectasis]] | ||
*Lungs may be collapsed | *Lungs may be collapsed | ||
*Pleural effusion | *[[Pleural effusion]] | ||
*HIlar adenopathy | *[[HIlar adenopathy]] | ||
==References== | ==References== |
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Overview
Findings of Mycoplasma pneumonia on chest x ray include either interstitial pneumonia or bronchopneumonia with evidence of patchy consolidation that may be unilateral (more common) or bilateral. Involvement of the lower lobes is common.
Chest X Ray
Findings of Mycoplasma pneumonia on chest x ray include:
- Either interstitial pneumonia or bronchopneumonia
- Patchy consolidation with unilateral or bilateral distribution
- Reticulonodular infiltration
- Atelectasis
- Lungs may be collapsed
- Pleural effusion
- HIlar adenopathy