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Pleural effusion is not always visible as a meniscus in the costophrenic angle. 
A subpulmonic effusion
Pleural effusion ... so, on an erect PA ... a patient with signs ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CHF #Pleural
Heart failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction (HFrEF)
Clinical Presentation
1. Typical symptoms: dyspnea, orthopnea paroxysmal noctumal dyspnea, fatigue,
Fraction (HFrEF) Clinical ... edema, bilateral pleural ... effusions). 1/5 ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #cardiology #pharmacology
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
PA view On the PA ... the silhouette sign ... lymphadenopathy, pleural ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... #Radiology #CXR
Supracondylar Elbow Fracture
• Most common elbow fracture in children, peak age 5-7 
• When looking at
anterior sail sign ... posterior fat pad ... can't make A-OK sign ... Splint: Posterior long ... #Orthopedics #MSK
Sand Storm Sign on Chest CT
 • Diffusely dense pulmonary micronodular calcifications. Note the black pleural
Note the black pleural ... line sign (arrow ... ) • DDx: PAM https ... #CT #Lung #Pulmonary ... #clinical
Scapholunate Dissociation
The spacing between all carpal bones should be 1-2 mm, look for the "Terry Thomas"
"Terry Thomas" sign ... space >3 mm on PA ... ("Terry Thomas sign ... 1 week MH/CCF ... Orthopedics #Sports #MSK
Pediatric Elbow Injuries - Elbow Xrays

Check the fat pads on the lateral projection:
1. A displaced anterior
(sail sign) is ... Not all joint effusions ... An effusion often ... Injuries #Xrays #Radiology ... peds #Pediatrics #clinical
RADIAL HEAD FRACTURE 
Radial head fractures are the most common elbow fracture in adults and are
radiocapitellar lines ... anterior sail sign ... posterior fat pad ... recommendations MH/CCF ... #Orthopedics #MSK
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Signs of poor perfusion ... Signs of congestion ... differential #algorithm #management ... #cardiology #treatment ... #heartfailure #chf
CT will also demonstrate signs of congestive heart failure.
On the image on the left notice the
also demonstrate signs ... Thickened septal lines ... Bilateral pleural ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CTChest #CHF #