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Lobar pneumonia
On the chest x-ray there is an ill-defined area of increased density in the right
hilus is in a normal ... weight loss or long ... pneumonia caused ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #AirBronchogram
Hilar enlargement
The table summarizes the causes of hilar enlargement.
Normal hili are:
- Normal in position - left
summarizes the causes ... vessels #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CXR #HilarEnlargement ... #Enlargement #Differential ... #Unilateral #Bilateral
Cardiac incisura
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On the right side of the chest the lung will lie against
the chest the lung ... This causes a density ... It is a normal finding ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Lateral #
It is very important to differentiate between acute consolidation and chronic consolidation, because it will limit
Neoplasm with lobar ... - Lung neoplasms ... proteinaceous material ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
Hypertension - Differential ... • Long-standing ... Mislabelled - Repeatedly normal ... Secondary #HTN #Cardiology ... #Differential #
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Most common cause ... necrosis (7-14 days later ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... - Switch to oral
PA view
On the PA chest-film it is important to examine all the areas where the lung
areas where the lung ... these borders lung-soft ... we will discuss later ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... #Radiology #CXR
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema - Differential Diagnosis Framework

NCPE Pathophysiology:
Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema occurs because of excessive pulmonary capillary
Pulmonary Edema - Differential ... Causes include: ... ischemic changes CXR ... Transfusion-related acute lung ... #diagnosis #cardiology
Lateral view
On a normal lateral view the contours of the heart are visible and the IVC
a normal lateral ... this is not the case ... #Clinical #Anatomy ... #Radiology #CXR ... #Lateral #Normal
Hand X-Ray Anatomy and Interpretation Checklist
1. Soft tissues - Look carefully at the soft tissue over
Hand X-Ray Anatomy ... then I move from lateral ... Normally, 1-2mm ... deviation from normal ... radiograph - the radius