CXR interpretation Flashcards
1
Q
When is the trachea deviated towards a lung lesion?
A
Upper lobe or lung collapse
Upper lobe fibrosis
Pneumonectomy
2
Q
When is the trachea deviated away from the lung lesion
A
Tension pneumothorax
Massive pleural effusion
3
Q
2 causes of lung hilar enlargement
A
Sarcoidosis (bilateral symmetrical)
Malignancy (unilateral/asymmetrical)
4
Q
If there is a loss of lateral edge lung markings, what does this suggest?
A
Pneumothorax
5
Q
Three causes of air under the diaphragm
A
Diverticulitis
Bowel perforation
Appendicitis
