The Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias Richard W. Web The idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) are a heterogeneous group of diffuse lung diseases occurring without known cause and associated with varying degrees of…
Plain Film and High-resolution Computed Tomographic Assessment of Diffuse Infiltrative Lung Disease W. Richard Webb Diffuse infiltrative lung diseases (DILDs) may be acute or chronic, involving the interstitium, alveolar spaces,…
Solitary and Multiple Nodules, Masses, Cavities, and Cysts W. Richard Webb The radiographic assessment of patients with solitary or multiple lung nodules, masses, or cavities is a common clinical problem….
Lung Cancer and Bronchopulmonary Neoplasms W. Richard Webb LUNG CARCINOMA Lung carcinoma is the most common fatal malignancy in both men and women. In the United States, it accounts for…
The Normal Mediastinum W. Richard Webb The mediastinum is defined as the tissue compartment located between the two lungs, posterior to the sternum, anterior to the vertebral column, and extending…
The Pulmonary Hila W. Richard Webb CHEST RADIOGRAPHS In most cases, plain films are adequate for identifying large hilar masses. Small masses can be more difficult to detect because of…
Lymphoma and Lymphoproliferative Disease W. Richard Webb Lymphoma accounts for about 4% of newly diagnosed malignancies and commonly involves the mediastinum, hila, and lung parenchyma. Lymphomas are primary neoplasms of…
Metastatic Tumor W. Richard Webb Thoracic structures commonly are involved in patients with metastatic neoplasm, and the chest is often the first site in which metastases are detected. MECHANISMS OF…
Consolidation and Atelectasis W. Richard Webb Recognizing consolidation and atelectasis is fundamental to an understanding of pulmonary radiology. AIR-SPACE CONSOLIDATION Air-space consolidation represents replacement of alveolar air by fluid, blood,…
Congenital Bronchopulmonary Lesions W. Richard Webb A variety of congenital abnormalities may involve the bronchi, lung and it vascular supply. They often have characteristic plain film and computed tomography (CT)…
