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Lobar pneumonia
On the chest x-ray there is an ill-defined area of increased density in the right
Lobar pneumonia ... The right hilus ... most likely a lobar ... This was an acute lobar ... AirBronchogram #RUL #Lobar
Right upper lobe atelectasis
Findings:
1) triangular density
2) elevated right hilus
3) obliteration of the retrosternal clear space (arrow)
elevated right hilus ... Radiology #CXR #RUL #Lobar
Left upper lobe atelectasis
What are the findings?
 - Minimal volume loss with elevation of the left
Abnormal left hilus ... #Lateral #LUL #Lobar
The findings are:
 - Large density on the left with loss of cardiac silhouette.
 - High
position right hilum ... #Lateral #LUL #Lobar
Lobar consolidation
The most common presentation of consolidation is lobar or segmental.
The most common diagnosis is lobar
Lobar consolidation ... consolidation is lobar ... common diagnosis is lobar ... Pulmonary #CXR #Lobar
Hilum Overlay Sign on Chest X-Ray
If a mass is in contact with the pulmonary vessels then,
Hilum Overlay Sign ... posterior to the hilum ... Pal @drdevrad #Hilum
Radiographic Signs of Lobar Collapse
General findings to look for:
 • Crowding of ribs near collapse
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Radiographic Signs of Lobar ... @nickmmark #lobar
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
- Lobar or focal ... For instance a lobar ... Consolidation #Lobar
Chest X-Ray Interpretation Checklist
Outline ALL bones
Check soft tissues
Assess heart borders
Is density, behind the heart the same
Check and compare hilum
Here are the most common examples of these four patterns on a chest x-ray (click image
Consolidation - Lobar