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Right lower lobe atelectasis
Chest x-rays of a 70-year old male who fell from the stairs and
lobe atelectasis Chest ... adjacent to the right atrium ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #Lateral #RLL # ... #RadiologyAssistant
On a chest film only the outer contours of the heart are seen.
In many cases we
On a chest film ... On the lateral view ... Enlargement will cause ... Anatomy #Radiology #CXR ... Cardiac #Chambers #RadiologyAssistant
Pleural effusion is bilateral in 70% of cases of CHF.
When unilateral, it is slightly more often
in 70% of cases ... of CHF. ... seen on a supine chest ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... PleuralEffusion #RadiologyAssistant
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... necrosis (7-14 days later ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... #differential #causes
There is a right lower lobe atelectasis.
Notice the abnormal right border of the heart.
The right interlobar
lung but by the collapsed ... On a follow-up chest ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #Lateral #Atelectasis ... #RadiologyAssistant