Items tagged “cxr”

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Azygo-esophageal recess deviation

Deviation of the azygo-esophageal recess can be normal or pathological. The azygo-esophageal recess is formed by the interface between the right lung and the mediastinal reflection of the azygos vein and esophagus. The line has a variable appearance 1: in its upper third, it deviates to the ri...
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Chest radiograph assessment using ABCDEFGHI

ABCDEFGHI can be used to guide a systematic interpretation of chest x-rays. Assessment of quality / Airway The quality of the image can be assessed using the mnemonic PIER: position: is this a supine AP file? PA? Lateral? inspiration: count the posterior ribs. You should see 10 to 11 ribs wi...
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Pneumonia - right upper lobe

  Diagnosis certain
Frank Gaillard
Published 09 Oct 2009
69% complete
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Left lower lobe collapse

  Diagnosis almost certain
Frank Gaillard
Published 09 Oct 2009
79% complete
X-ray Annotated image
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Pneumomediastinum from ingested fish bone

  Diagnosis certain
Angela Byrne
Published 13 Jan 2010
79% complete
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Normal chest x-ray

  Diagnosis not applicable
Frank Gaillard
Published 22 Jan 2010
29% complete
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Thoracoplasty

  Diagnosis certain
Frank Gaillard
Published 22 Jan 2010
88% complete
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Cystic fibrosis and left upper lobe collapse

  Diagnosis certain
Frank Gaillard
Published 23 Jan 2010
78% complete
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Normal contours of the cardiomediastinum on chest radiography

A detailed understanding of the structures that make up the normal contours of the heart and mediastinum (cardiomediastinal contour) on chest radiography is essential if abnormalities are to be detected.  Frontal view (PA/AP) Right cardiomediastinal contour From superior to inferior: right p...
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - marked hyperinflation

  Diagnosis certain
Frank Gaillard
Published 07 Feb 2010
85% complete
Annotated image X-ray
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Pulmonary tuberculosis

  Diagnosis almost certain
Frank Gaillard
Published 18 Feb 2010
75% complete
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Normal anterior bronchus (annotated x-ray)

  Diagnosis not applicable
Frank Gaillard
Published 02 Mar 2010
41% complete
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Left sided superior vena cava

  Diagnosis certain
Frank Gaillard
Published 12 Mar 2010
75% complete
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Normal position of hemidiaphragms on chest radiography

The normal position of hemidiaphragms on chest radiography reflects the presence of the heart and subdiaphragmatic organs. Therefore, the hemidiaphragms are not at the same level on frontal erect inspiratory chest radiographs, but are usually within one rib intercostal space height (~2 cm) of ea...
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Pneumocystis pneumonia

  Diagnosis almost certain
Frank Gaillard
Published 21 Mar 2010
63% complete
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Measurements of hyperinflation of the lungs

  Diagnosis not applicable
Frank Gaillard
Published 23 Mar 2010
32% complete
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Flattening of the diaphragm

Flattening of the diaphragm is the most sensitive sign on chest radiographs for the presence of hyperinflation of the lungs, usually due to emphysema 1,2. On a lateral chest radiograph, the normal dome of each hemidiaphragm should rise at least 1.5 cm above a line connecting the costophrenic an...
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Small-cell lung cancer - right upper lobe collapse

  Diagnosis almost certain
Frank Gaillard
Published 17 Aug 2010
75% complete
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Golden S sign

  Diagnosis certain
Frank Gaillard
Published 21 Aug 2010
91% complete
Annotated image X-ray
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Golden S sign

  Diagnosis certain
Frank Gaillard
Published 21 Aug 2010
63% complete
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