Presentation
Chest pain and cough. 10 weeks pregnant.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Lead gown on chest radiograph
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The lungs and pleural spaces are clear. Cardiomediastinal contours are normal.
Abdominal lead gown noted.
Case Discussion
Lead gowns are typically used for abdominal shielding during CXRs of pregnant women but their use is decreasing as studies are showing less benefit in radiation reduction as initially thought. The use of a lead gown for CXR has the potential to increase patient dose due to the AEC trying to penetrate through the shield.