Air bronchogram - Example 1

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Air bronchogram - Example 1

  • ‘Air bronchogram’ is a characteristic sign of consolidation – here is an example in a patient with pneumonia
  • The black lines represent patent airways within consolidated lung (highlighted area)

Air bronchogram - Example 2

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Air bronchogram - Example 2

  • Another example of consolidation with air bronchogram due to pneumonia
  • Remember that the term 'consolidation' does not only refer to infection
  • Read more about consolidation

Page author: Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust UK (Read bio)

Last reviewed: January 2020