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It is very important to differentiate between acute consolidation and chronic consolidation, because it will limit
and chronic consolidation ... the differential diagnosis ... - Lung neoplasms ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
other non-pulmonary ... Pulmonary hemorrhage ... nodular interstitial lung ... #Clinical #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CXR
Batwing
A bilateral perihilar distribution of consolidation is also called a Batwing distribution.
The sparing of the periphery
periphery of the lung ... most typical of pulmonary ... both cardiogenic and ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CXR #Batwing #
Radiologists use many terms to describe areas of decreased density or lucencies within the lung, like
, like cyst, cavity ... as: Cavity - lucency ... visible wall #CXR ... #Cyst #Lung #Pulmonary ... #Diagnosis #Radiology
ARDS/VALI progression over the course of 1 week 
 (a) Day 1 - No pathological findings.
consolidations ... involvement, with “white lung ... the differential diagnosis ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #ChestXRay
Diffuse consolidation
The most common cause of diffuse consolidation is pulmonary edema due to heart failure.
This is
Diffuse consolidation ... cause of diffuse consolidation ... Kerley B-lines and ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
Consolidation is ... long standing sarcoidosis ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest ... #Consolidation
A 50 yo F with a history of poor dentition presents to the ED with fever
A CXR is done. ... Diagnosis: Cavitary ... consistent w/ lung ... abscess #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #ChestXRay
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
can suggest the diagnosis ... which are probably consolidations ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest # ... #SepticEmboli #Cavity
Whenever you see an area of increased density within the lung, it must be the result
density within the lung ... four patterns. 1- Consolidation ... in volume loss and ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CXR #Consolidation