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Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome

Imaging findings

Florid interstitial lung edema manifested as septal lines and "septal lakes" (fluid-distended interlobular septa), peribronchial fluid cuffs, and a small pleural effusion.

Key takeaways

This condition represents a permeability form of acute lung injury. It is a critical differential for non-cardiogenic interstitial edema, especially when patient history includes exposure to rodent droppings.

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