1414 results
On the PET-CT there is both a tumor in the left lung, aswell as in the
tumor in the left lung ... One rib metastasis ... Lobar #Collapse #RadiologyAssistant
In some patients an extra joint is seen in the anterior part of the first rib
part of the first rib ... may simulate a lung ... #Pseudotumor #RadiologyAssistant
First study the CXR.
We know that in some cases there is an extra joint in the
part of the first rib ... this case a small lung ... the left first rib ... Radiology #CXR #Lung ... Apical #FirstRib #RadiologyAssistant
When a rib fracture heals, the callus formation may create a mass-like appearance (blue arrow).
Sometimes a
When a rib fracture ... fracture from a lung ... Notice the large lung ... #Pseudotumor #RadiologyAssistant
Rib Cage and Sternal Anatomy

By @rev.med

#Rib #Cage #Anatomy #Ribs #Sternum #Bones
Rib Cage and Sternal ... By @rev.med #Rib ... Cage #Anatomy #Ribs
Scoliosis: Pathogenesis and clinical findings (Cobb Angle > 10 Degrees)

 • Incr Axial rotation of thoracic
joints to the ribs ... -> The rib cage ... prominence of the rib ... volume -> Decr lung ... expansion -> Decr lung
Hoover's Sign

Hoover’s sign refers to inward movement of the lower rib cage during inspiration- instead of
movement of the lower rib ... hyperexpansion of the lungs ... pulling the inferior ribs
Multiple masses
The differential diagnostic list of multiple masses is very long.
The most important diagnoses are listed
masses is very long ... Management #Radiology #Lung ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
Upper lung zone preference is seen in:
- Inhaled particles: pneumoconiosis (silica or coal)
- Smoking related diseases
Upper lung zone ... bronchiolitis (RB-ILD ... #Upper #Lower #RadiologyAssistant
ED Thoracotomy Instructions

Getting Into the Chest:
1. Bilateral finger thoracotomies
  • 4th or 5th intercostal space
• Curve along rib ... Open chest with rib ... bleeding vessels, lung ... Run hand along ribs