Abstract Pleural thickening has a variety of causes and often must be distinguished from pleural masses, while pleural calcifications are frequently the result of chronic infections, including bacterial or tuberculous…
Abstract Pleural and subpleural pulmonary opacities may often be distinguished by their borders, with tapered borders favoring a pleural origin while a sulcus sign or irregular borders favor a pulmonary…
Abstract Pleural effusion, a common observation with a variety of causes, is a very nonspecific finding that requires a careful search for associated findings and clinical correlation. Congestive heart failure…
Abstract Chest wall lesions may arise in the subcutaneous soft tissues or the thoracic cage, which includes the ribs and associated muscle, vessels, and nerves. Evaluation of the subcutaneous soft…
Abstract Analysis of a chest x-ray requires careful review of the image to develop an accurate perception and description of the abnormalities. The basic patterns of opacities or lucent abnormalities…
Key Points ▪ The chest radiograph is useful to prompt consideration of aortic pathologies but is not able to reliably offer a final diagnosis for most, which is reserved for…
Key Points ▪ To appreciate the abnormal patterns of pulmonary vasculature, it is important to be proficient with the details and nuances of normal pulmonary vasculature patterns. ▪ The classic…
Key Points ▪ Most bioprostheses can be identified on and localized by chest radiography. The lateral chest radiograph often assists with obviating the projection of a bioprosthesis onto the spine,…
Key Points ▪ Mechanical prostheses are evident on chest radiography. Their position is readily determined. ▪ Older models of mechanical prostheses were radiographically obvious due to the greater ferrous metal…
Key Points ▪ Annuloplasty rings may be inserted to support mitral or tricuspid valve repairs. ▪ The radiographic appearance of annuloplasty rings varies according to the design and includes partial…
