Hilar point
Last revised by Joshua Yap on 27 Apr 2023
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Tom D, Yap J, Chieng R, et al. Hilar point. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 28 Mar 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-38738
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Dr Naveen Joseph Tom
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The hilar point on chest radiographs is formed by the outer margins of the superior pulmonary veins and either the interlobar pulmonary artery (on the right) or descending pulmonary artery (on the left) as they cross past each other. The left hilar point is usually 1-2 cm higher than the right 1,2.
References
- 1. Ellis S, Flower C. The WHO Manual of Diagnostic Imaging (2006). World Health Organization. ISBN:9241546778. Page 8Read it at Google Books - Find it at Amazon
- 2. Chest X-ray anatomy. Radiology Masterclass. Hilar structures