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Lobar pneumonia
On the chest x-ray there is an ill-defined area of increased density in the right
On the chest x-ray ... weight loss or long ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #AirBronchogram ... #RadiologyAssistant
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... decubitus - air fluid level ... seen • Chest ... • Vasculitis (e.g
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level (blue arrow).
The upper lobe is still attached to the
the air-fluid level ... attached to the chest ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Pneumothorax ... Lymphangioleiomyomatosis #LAM #RadiologyAssistant
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
between these chest ... with low oxygen level ... nodular interstitial lung ... #CXR #Lobar #Consolidation ... #Causes #RadiologyAssistant
Cavitation - Pneumonia
In virulent pyogenic infections an abscess may form within the consolidated lung as a
the consolidated lung ... be seen on the chest ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest # ... CavitaryPneumonia #RadiologyAssistant
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level.
The upper lobe is still attached to the chest wall
the air-fluid level ... attached to the chest ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Pneumothorax ... Lymphangioleiomyomatosis #LAM #RadiologyAssistant
On a normal lateral chest film the silhouette of the left diaphragm 2- can be seen
normal lateral chest ... bordered by the lung ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Pneumonia ... SilhouetteSign #RadiologyAssistant
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
or family - Ever ... Obtain EKG if: ... one post op Cardiology ... change CV risk Chest ... unless prior heart/lung