A Beeline Through Sir Peter James Kerley's Life

Kerley a Line in an 18-Year-Old Female With Acute Pulmonary Edema and Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V

“…The presence of the line can indicate an acute or severe degree of edema. 13 In this case, the Kerley A line can be seen clearly in the right lung. The Kerley B line is a shorter line, approximately 1-2 cm located in the periphery of the lungs.…”

“…12 The name of Kerley derives from the discoverer, a radiologist named Sir Peter J. Kerley. 13 There are 3 Kerley lines, such as Kerley A, Kerley B, and Kerley C. 13 Kerley lines can be a sign multiple pathologies. One of them is pulmonary edema.…”

“…The Kerley B line is a shorter line, approximately 1-2 cm located in the periphery of the lungs. 13,14 The line is a transverse line that is perpendicular to the pleural space extending into the inner part of the lung. The Kerley B line is usually seen in the bases of the lung and indicates the thickening of the subpleural interlobular septa.…”