Full-term Male in Pediatrics — Case | Pediatric Respiratory | SMLE Q#1127
SMLE Question #1127
Pediatrics
Pediatric Respiratory
Last updated: February 2026
A full-term male newborn is assessed 2 hours after elective cesarean delivery without labor. He has tachypnea, mild subcostal retractions, and poor feeding. There is no fever, grunting, or significant nasal flaring. Lung auscultation is clear bilaterally. Chest radiograph shows prominent pulmonary vascular markings and fluid in the interlobar fissures without hyperinflation or diffuse granular opacities. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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