Aortic dissection
23 Aortic dissection Fig. 23.1A This radiograph demonstrates widening of the mediastinum caused by a thoracic aortic dissection. Background This is an important condition with a high mortality rate. Untreated…
Gastric outlet obstruction
29 Gastric outlet obstruction Fig. 29.1 This radiograph demonstrates a distended stomach and a paucity of bowel gas elsewhere. This patient has gastric outlet obstruction (strictly speaking in this case…
White-out hemithorax
9 White-out hemithorax Background White-out hemithorax is an important radiological appearance because all three causes occur in unwell patients. These three causes are extensive pneumonia, collapse of the whole lung,…
Pericardial effusion
22 Pericardial effusion Fig. 22.1 This radiograph demonstrates a water-bottle-shaped heart in a young patient who was subsequently shown to have a pericardial effusion at echocardiography. Background Pericardial effusion is…
Lung metastases – multiple pulmonary nodules
16 Lung metastases – multiple pulmonary nodules Fig. 16.1A This radiograph demonstrates several round soft tissue nodules of varying sizes. This patient has multiple lung metastases. Background This is an…
Lung cancer and the solitary pulmonary nodule
15 Lung cancer and the solitary pulmonary nodule Fig. 15.1A This patient has a rounded irregular abnormality in the right mid-zone peripherally. This is a solitary pulmonary nodule, with subsequent…
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
14 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Fig. 14.1A This radiograph demonstrates hyperinflation of both lungs, a relatively small cardiac shadow and flattened hemidiaphragms in keeping with COPD. Background COPD refers…
Miliary TB
12 Miliary TB Fig. 12.1A This radiograph shows several tiny nodules scattered evenly throughout the entirety of the lungs. This patient has miliary TB. Background See Chapter 11. Miliary TB…
Tuberculosis (TB)
11 Tuberculosis (TB) Background TB is transmitted by the airborne route and active TB is highly infectious. It is caused by acid-fast bacilli. Signs of old TB can often be…
