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Lung infarction
In pulmonar embolism it is not common to see consolidation.
The consolidation is a result of
Lung infarction ... lunginfarction and bleeding ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest # ... LungInfarct #Infarct #PulmonaryEmbolism
Based on the images alone, it is usually not possible to determine the cause of the
between these chest ... Pulmonary hemorrhage ... nodular interstitial lung ... Clinical #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #CXR #Lobar #Consolidation
Consolidation is synonymous with airspace disease.
When you think of the causes of consolidation, think of 'what
Consolidation is ... blood or tumor cells ... UIP, NSIP and long ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CTChest
Septic emboli
Septic emboli usually present as multiple ill-defined nodules.
In about 50% cavitation is seen.
CT demonstrates more
densities iin the left lung ... which are probably consolidations ... cavitation in the right lung ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CTChest #
Differential diagnosis
The table summarizes the most common diseases, that present with consolidation.
Chronic diseases are indicated in
- Cells - tumor ... respond to the treatment ... #Diagnosis #Radiology ... #Pulmonary #CXR ... #Consolidation
Hampton hump is a radiologic sign which consists of a shallow wedge-shaped opacity in the periphery
Hampton hump is a radiologic ... periphery of the lung ... confirmed with chest ... #photo #CXR #EmergencyMedicine ... #PE #PulmonaryEmbolism
Lung infarction
The radiographic features of acute pulmonary thromboembolism are insensitive and nonspecific.
The most common radiographic findings
Lung infarction ... emboli the chest ... The peripheral consolidation ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #PulmonaryEmbolism
There is a hydropneumothorax.
Notice the air-fluid level (blue arrow).
The upper lobe is still attached to the
attached to the chest ... small airways leading ... to pulmonary cyst ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #Pneumothorax
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
• Large volume feeding ... Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... #Abscess #pulmonary
Pulmonary sequestration
This is an uncommon cause of lobar consolidation.
It is a congenital abnormality.
A nonfunctioning part of
cause of lobar consolidation ... nonfunctioning part of the lung ... Notice the feeding ... #Clinical #Radiology ... #CXR #CtChest #