Croup-induced postobstructive pulmonary edema.
Postobstructive pulmonary edema is life-threatening, and results from a sudden episode of upper airway obstruction. Croup is generally thought to be a benign condition, but occasionally it can develop into postobstructive pulmonary edema. We present a case of a 5-year-old boy with recurrent croup, who was diagnosed with postobstructive pulmonary edema. Our experience alerts pediatricians to this easily misdiagnosed disease.
Division of Pediatric Cardiology and Pulmonology, Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
I-Chen
IC
Chen
Ko-Hsin
KH
Chen
Chien-Ming
CM
Tseng
Jong-Hau
JH
Hsu
Jiunn-Ren
JR
Wu
Zen-Kong
ZK
Dai
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003440:Croup / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic