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Aortopulmonary window
The aortopulmonary window is the interface below the aorta and above the pulmonary trunk and
concave or straight laterally ... is convex laterally ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #APWindow #Fullness ... Hodgkins #Lymphoma #RadiologyAssistant
Here another case. On the PA-film a mass is seen that fills the aortopulmonary window. Final
aortopulmonary window ... Final diagnosis: ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #Lateral #APWindow ... #SCLC #RadiologyAssistant
The PET better demonstrates the extent of the lymphnode metastases in this patient.
Final diagnosis: small cell
Final diagnosis: ... Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #PET #APWindow ... #AP #Window #Fullness ... #SCLC #RadiologyAssistant
Hilar enlargement
The table summarizes the causes of hilar enlargement.
Normal hili are:
- Normal in position - left
branching vessels #Diagnosis ... #Radiology #CXR ... Differential #Unilateral #Bilateral ... #RadiologyAssistant
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome – ARDS: Clinical Cheat Sheet

An acute diffuse, inflammatory lung injury, leading to
detected on CT or CXR ... Management ● Early ... ● Supportive management ... Summary #CheatSheet #Diagnosis ... #Management #CriticalCare
Batwing
A bilateral perihilar distribution of consolidation is also called a Batwing distribution.
The sparing of the periphery
Batwing A bilateral ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CXR #Batwing # ... Differential #RadiologyAssistant
Left upper lobe atelectasis
What are the findings?
 - Minimal volume loss with elevation of the left
Clinical #Radiology #CXR ... #Lateral #LUL # ... Lobar #Collapse #APWindow ... #RadiologyAssistant
It is very important to differentiate between acute consolidation and chronic consolidation, because it will limit
the differential diagnosis ... proteinaceous material ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR ... #Differential #RadiologyAssistant
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
AP, ↑INR, ↑BUN/Cr ... ) Differential Diagnosis ... Intrahepatic Cholestasis Management ... obstetrics #obgyn #diagnosis ... #management #pathophysiology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
and Management ... necrosis (7-14 days later ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... Lung Abscess Management