Peutz-Jeghers syndrome chest x ray

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Overview

On chest x-ray, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is characterized by a mass with widening of the mediastinum, atelectasis, consolidation, and pleural effusion.

Chest X-Ray Findings

On chest x-ray, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome is characterized by:

• Mass
• Widening of the mediastinum (lymph nodes metastasis)
• Atelectasis
• Consolidation (pneumonia)
• Pleural effusion