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.
Chen
I-Chen
IC
Division of Pediatric Cardiology and Pulmonology, Department of Pediatrics, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.
Chen
Ko-Hsin
KH
Tseng
Chien-Ming
CM
Hsu
Jong-Hau
JH
Wu
Jiunn-Ren
JR
Dai
Zen-Kong
ZK
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