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Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS)

This image shows a radiography of the lateral view of an infant that was born through thickly stained meconium liquor. She initially suffered from respiratory distress as a result. The lung radiography shows patch opacity with hyperinflation.

The typical radiological features of MAS are:

  • -Coarse infiltrates
  • -Widespread consolidation
  • -Hyperinflation
  • -Pleural effusions, pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum may be present


Original File Name:CXR-MAS Lateral.jpg http://www.adhb.govt.nz/newborn/TeachingResources/Radiology/CXR/MAS/CXR%20-%20MAS%20Lateral.jpg

Image and Text: National Women's Health at Auckland City Hospital

Reference

http://www.adhb.govt.nz/newborn/TeachingResources/Radiology/LungParenchyma.htm

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