The Frontal Chest Radiograph
Key Points ▪ The components of the left and right-sided mediastinal and cardiac silhouettes should be committed to memory in detail, as should the frontal projections and the locations and…
CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING
First Things First
Key Points General points to uphold in the approach to the chest radiograph, before reviewing the film for cardiovascular detail, include the following: ▪ Review the indication for the radiograph…
Unknown Cases: The Ultimate Challenge
These quizzes were set up in the prior edition to simulate the oral boards in radiology. The oral boards have been discontinued, but you may find it interesting to “work…
Fleischner Society: Glossary of Terms for Thoracic Imaging
Reused with permission. From Hansell DM, Bankier AA, MacMahon H, et al. Fleischner Society: Glossary of terms for thoracic imaging Radiology. 2008 Mar; 246(3):697–772. Epub 2008 Jan 14. © RSNA, 2008…
Segmental Anatomy
Each lung is divided into lobes and each lobe is divided into segments. Each segment is supplied by its own bronchus, which is called a segmental bronchus. We will learn…
Interstitial Lung Disease: A Picture Book
Figure S2-1 Normal Figure S2-2 Comments Note that the pulmonary vessels are the only structures seen within the air-filled lung. They branch, taper, and are barely visible as they reach…
Computed Tomography: The Fleischner Society Glossary of Terms
Reused with permission. From Austin JH, Muller NL, Friedman PJ, et al. Glossary of Terms for CT of the Lungs: Recommendations of the Nomenclature Committee of the Fleischner Society Radiology 1996,…
More Unknown Cases: On Your Own
Welcome to the real world of radiology! Section A ( the real world ) contains 10 cases with the patient’s age, sex, and a brief history. Section B (the real,…
More Unknown Cases: Twelve More Great Cases
Here are 12 unknown cases. They are presented in the same manner as quizzes in the text, with questions to guide you. Look carefully at the images before looking at…
Chest CT: Putting It All Together
A chest x-ray is a two-dimensional summation image. We spend time synthesizing the superimposed anatomy on the posteroanterior and lateral into a three-dimensional understanding. Computed tomography (CT) is the opposite…