CTICasesCardiogenic Pulmonary Edema with Ground Glass Opacity
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Imaging findings
Radiograph showed a few septal lines. CT showed beautiful septal lines and areas of lobular ground glass opacity in the periphery of the lung. Effusions were also present. Occasional candidates for "lakes" (central lobular artery with engorged vein/lymphatic) were observed.
Key takeaways
Cardiogenic pulmonary edema can present with classic septal lines and, less commonly, beautiful lobular ground glass opacities in the lung periphery. These ground glass opacities can be seen along veins and lymphatics, sometimes presenting as "lakes." This is a characteristic appearance for teaching purposes.
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