A case of pneumonia with dynamic air bronchogram diagnosed by lung ultrasound

Abstract

Lung ultrasound has proven to be a useful tool as an extension of the physical examination for the diagnosis of consolidation. However, it is often challenging to differentiate whether the consolidation corresponds to pneumonia or atelectasis using this method. We present the case of a patient in whom pneumonia was diagnosed using lung ultrasound due to the presence of a dynamic air bronchogram.