Chest x rays

Question 1

What are 6 causes for white lung lesions?

Answer 1

consolidation
    pleural effusion
    collapse
    pneumonectomy
    specific lesions e.g. tumours
    fluid e.g. pulmonary oedema

Question 2

What are three causes for white-out of a hemithorax with the trachea pulled towards the hemithorax?

Answer 2

Pneumonectomy

Complete lung collapse e.g. endobronchial intubation

Pulmonary hypoplasia

Question 3

What are three causes for white-out of a hemithorax with the trachea central?

Answer 3

Consolidation

Pulmonary oedema (usually bilateral)

Mesothelioma

Question 4

What are three causes for white-out of a hemithorax with the trachea pushed away from the hemithorax?

Answer 4

Pleural effusion

Diaphragmatic hernia

Large thoracic mass