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Legionella pneumonia presenting as a bulging fissure on chest roentgenogram
R S Lucas1, T V Kuzmowych, S V Spagnolo
1Pulmonary Diseases Section, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
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|August 1, 1991
Abstract:
We report a case of Legionella pneumonia presenting as a bulging interlobar fissure on the lateral chest roentgenogram. This microorganism should be added to the list of etiologic agents producing a bulging fissure on chest roentgenogram.
Insights
Legionella pneumonia can cause a bulging interlobar fissure, a finding typically seen on chest X-rays. This case highlights Legionella as a potential cause of this specific radiographic abnormality.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Infectious Diseases
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Legionella pneumonia is a severe form of bacterial pneumonia.
- A bulging interlobar fissure on chest roentgenogram is a recognized radiographic sign.
Observation:
- A case of Legionella pneumonia was observed to present with a bulging interlobar fissure on a lateral chest roentgenogram.
Findings:
- The imaging finding of a bulging interlobar fissure was associated with Legionella pneumonia in this patient.
- This suggests Legionella can be an etiologic agent for this radiographic sign.
Implications:
- Radiologists and clinicians should consider Legionella in the differential diagnosis of bulging interlobar fissures.
- This expands the known spectrum of radiographic presentations for Legionella infections.