J Korean Radiol Soc.  1999 Apr;40(4):713-715. 10.3348/jkrs.1999.40.4.713.

Parenchymal Air-Fluid Level in Emphys ematous Lung: A Report of Two Cases

• Kim YT
• Han KS
• Kim IY

• KMID: 2103298
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.1999.40.4.713

Abstract

We report two cases of parenchymal air-fluid level in emphysematous lungs. Plain chest radiograph showedpneumonic consolidation with an air-fluid level. HRCT in the supine position showed intrapulmonary fluidcollection with an air-fluid level, which moved to the dependent portion when the patient was in the proneposition. When pneumonia developed in severe emphysematous lungs, a movable parenchymal air-fluid level can bevisualized, though the presence of this on plain chest radiographs cannot be interpretated as hydropneumothorax.

Keyword

Emphysema, pulmonary; Lung, CT; Lung, infection

MeSH Terms

Humans
Hydropneumothorax
Lung*
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Emphysema
Radiography, Thoracic
Supine Position