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Croup: Multimedia

Author: Ami Desai, MD, Visiting Physician, Department of Pediatric Radiology, Arkansas Children's Hospital
Coauthor(s): S Bruce Greenberg, MD, Professor of Radiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Consulting Staff, Department of Radiology, Arkansas Children's Hospital
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Updated: Sep 12, 2007

Multimedia

Normal lateral neck radiographs. During inspirati...
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Media file 1: Normal lateral neck radiographs. During inspiration, the undersurface of the vocal cords is wide apart and not visualized. During phonation (saying "e"), the undersurface of the vocal cords are well visualized.
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Normal lateral neck radiographs. During inspirati...

Normal lateral neck radiographs. During inspiration, the undersurface of the vocal cords is wide apart and not visualized. During phonation (saying "e"), the undersurface of the vocal cords are well visualized.

Normal anteroposterior radiograph of the neck. Th...
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Media file 2: Normal anteroposterior radiograph of the neck. The normal convex borders (shoulders) of the vocal cords are outlined in the larynx.
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Normal anteroposterior radiograph of the neck. Th...

Normal anteroposterior radiograph of the neck. The normal convex borders (shoulders) of the vocal cords are outlined in the larynx.

Lateral radiograph in a patient with croup. This ...
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Media file 3: Lateral radiograph in a patient with croup. This image shows the presence of subglottic haziness and narrowing, as well as distention of the hypopharynx. The epiglottis and prevertebral soft tissues are normal.
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Lateral radiograph in a patient with croup. This ...

Lateral radiograph in a patient with croup. This image shows the presence of subglottic haziness and narrowing, as well as distention of the hypopharynx. The epiglottis and prevertebral soft tissues are normal.

Anteroposterior radiograph in a patient with crou...
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Media file 4: Anteroposterior radiograph in a patient with croup. This image shows the steeple sign, with loss of the normal shoulders of the subglottic larynx.
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Anteroposterior radiograph in a patient with croup. This image shows the steeple sign, with loss of the normal shoulders of the subglottic larynx.

Lateral radiograph in a patient with membranous c...
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Media file 5: Lateral radiograph in a patient with membranous croup (bacterial tracheitis). This image shows haziness in the subglottic region of the trachea. Soft-tissue defects are identified within the airway. The hypopharynx is overdistended.
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Lateral radiograph in a patient with membranous c...

Lateral radiograph in a patient with membranous croup (bacterial tracheitis). This image shows haziness in the subglottic region of the trachea. Soft-tissue defects are identified within the airway. The hypopharynx is overdistended.

Lateral radiograph in a 2-year-old child with str...
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Media file 6: Lateral radiograph in a 2-year-old child with stridor and fever. This image shows a swollen epiglottis and aryepiglottic folds that are typical of epiglottitis. The epiglottis contour resembles a thumb.
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Lateral radiograph in a 2-year-old child with str...

Lateral radiograph in a 2-year-old child with stridor and fever. This image shows a swollen epiglottis and aryepiglottic folds that are typical of epiglottitis. The epiglottis contour resembles a thumb.

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Further Reading

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Keywords

acute laryngotracheitis, acute laryngotracheobronchitis, inspiratory stridor

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Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Ami Desai, MD, Visiting Physician, Department of Pediatric Radiology, Arkansas Children's Hospital
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

S Bruce Greenberg, MD, Professor of Radiology, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences; Consulting Staff, Department of Radiology, Arkansas Children's Hospital
S Bruce Greenberg, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Radiological Society of North America
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Beverly P Wood, MD, MS Ed, PhD, Professor, Departments of Radiology and Pediatrics, Division of Medical Education, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California
Beverly P Wood, MD, MS Ed, PhD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Pediatrics, American Association for Women Radiologists, American College of Radiology, American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, American Medical Association, American Roentgen Ray Society, Association of University Radiologists, Radiological Society of North America, and Society for Pediatric Radiology
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Pharmacy Editor

Bernard D Coombs, MB, ChB, PhD, Consulting Staff, Department of Specialist Rehabilitation Services, Hutt Valley District Health Board, New Zealand
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

CME Editor

Robert M Krasny, MD, Consulting Staff, Department of Radiology, The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute
Robert M Krasny, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Roentgen Ray Society and Radiological Society of North America
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

John Karani, MBBS, FRCR, Consulting Staff, Department of Radiology, King's College Hospital, London
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

 
 
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