Mediastinum, Pleaura, HIV Flashcards
Mediastinal abnormalities
VASCULAR: aortic or pulmonary
Tumour: anterior (TTT), middle or posterior location
Lymphadenopathy: sarcoidosis, TB, lymphoma, metastatic
Benign lesions: bronchogenic cyst
Pneumomediastinum
Pneumomediastinum
Outline too clear
Abnormally big aorta vs calcified aorta
Bilateral mediastinal LAD
Sarcoidosis (show 1,2,3 sign)
Mediastinal mass
Bronchogenic cyst
Pleural disease manifest as
Abnormal fluid or blood
Air
Thickening of pleura
Calcification
Nodules or masses
Pleural effusion
Pneumothorax with deep sulcus sign
Pleural calcification, asbestos pleural plaque
Malignant mesothelioma risk factors
Asbestos exposure
Can be latent for 20-45 years
Male more than female
Peak age 50-75
Interstitial lung disease picture on xray
Reticularnodular
Alveolar process xray picture
Gound glass(consolidation)
Alveolar sacs
Interstitial space
Nodular pattern
Calcified nodules due to varicella zoster pneumonia
Reticular pattern
More at basis of lung
Show ring shadows and tram lines on xray
Eg of reticularnodular pattern
Sarcoidosis
Cd4 count low at
200
Ground glass opacification
Pneumocystic jirovecci
Bilateral irregular large nodular opacities
Karposi sarcoma