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There is an atelectasis of the left upper lobe.
You would not expect the apical region to
atelectasis of the left ... is called the luft ... sichel sign. ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #Luftsichel #Sign
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
important to examine all ... aortic knob or left ... the silhouette sign ... Anatomy #Radiology #CXR ... #Normal #Labeled
The findings are:
 - Large density on the left with loss of cardiac silhouette.
 - High
density on the left ... High position left ... atelectasis of the left ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #Luftsichel #Sign
Sarcoidosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology
1) High incidence in Scandinavian countries (11-24 cases per 100,000 individuals
e.g. incidental CXR ... anterior/posterior MSK ... ), liver (pain/abnormal ... LFT): 12-20%, spleen ... Diagnosis #Management #Signs
Diffuse Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
 - Pulmonary Fibrosis -> Crackles, Abnormal CXR
 - Pulmonary Hypertension, Right Heart
Fibrosis -> Crackles, Abnormal ... CXR - Pulmonary ... - Arrhythmias; Left ... Renal Failure - Mask ... pathophysiology #signs