Legionella Pneumonia
▶ Watch on YouTube — age-restricted, cannot embed here
Imaging findings
Chest radiograph shows three mass-like areas of consolidation in both lungs. The patient also presented with diarrhea.
Key takeaways
Legionella pneumonia can present as multifocal consolidation, sometimes appearing mass-like, especially in immunocompromised patients (e.g., kidney-pancreas transplant recipients). It is often associated with extrapulmonary symptoms such as diarrhea and headaches, which can aid in diagnosis. The urine antigen test is a valuable diagnostic tool for Legionella.
AI-assisted summary — may contain errors. Verify against the source video. Learn more
More from this webinar
- Pseudo CoarctationCongenital
- Systolic Anterior Motion (SAM) of the Mitral Valve without Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyVascular
- BlastomycosisInfection
- Primary Pulmonary Amyloidosis (Alveolar Septal Pattern)Metabolic
- Cavitating Pulmonary Infarct secondary to Pulmonary EmbolismVascular
- Cavitating Squamous Cell Carcinoma mimicking Lung AbscessNeoplastic
- Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Pleura (SFTP) at Cardiophrenic AngleNeoplastic
- Pulmonary Vein Occlusion post Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial FibrillationIatrogenic
See all cases from July 23, 2015 →