Items tagged “cxr”
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Azygo-esophageal recess
The azygo-esophageal recess (AER), also known as the azygo-esophageal line or interface, is a prevertebral space formed by the interface of the posteromedial segments of the right lower lobe and the azygos vein and esophagus 1-3. The azygo-esophageal recess extends from the azygos arch to the ao...
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Swallowed tooth brush head
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06 Oct 2013
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Negative pressure pulmonary edema
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21 Mar 2015
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Normal chest radiograph
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18 Jun 2015
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Tension pneumothorax
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10 Oct 2015
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Thymolipoma
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07 May 2016
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Ganglioneuroma
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09 May 2016
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Solitary fibrous tumor of pleura
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09 May 2016
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Nasogastric tube malposition
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25 Oct 2016
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Normal chest radiograph
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24 Aug 2016
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Normal AP chest radiograph
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01 Aug 2018
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Systematic chest radiograph assessment (approach)
One approach to a systematic chest radiograph assessment is as follows:
projection
assessment of the technical adequacy
tubes and lines
cardiomediastinal contours
hila
airways, lungs and pleura
bones and soft tissue
review areas
Following a systematic approach on every chest radiograph ...
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Assessment of cardiomediastinal contours on chest x-ray (approach)
Described below is one approach to systematic assessment and associated pathology of the cardiomediastinal contours on chest x-ray.
Mediastinum
size: widened mediastinum can be seen in aortic dissection, traumatic aortic injury, vascular ectasia
abnormal contour, e.g. lymphadenopathy, anterio...
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Assessment of pulmonary hila on chest x-ray (approach)
The assessment of the pulmonary hila on chest x-ray is important for detecting potential mediastinal and lung pathology.
Several features of the hilum and hilar point can be assessed:
shape
normally appear as K or C-shapes on either side
contents: pulmonary arteries and veins, bronchi, lymph...
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Assessment of bones and soft tissue on chest x-ray
Described below are points to consider on assessment of bones and soft tissue on chest x-ray.
ribs
rib fractures
lesions (most commonly metastases): may appear as lucent and/or sclerotic; inverting contrast may help in identification
previous surgery, e.g. thoracotomy with rib resection
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Pulmonary embolism - Westermark and Fleischner signs
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17 Nov 2018
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Constrictive pericarditis
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07 Mar 2021
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Phrenic nerve palsy
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21 Jun 2021
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Right lower lobe consolidation
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03 Dec 2022
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Posterior left lower lobe consolidation
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06 Dec 2022
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