X-rays Flashcards
1
Q
what is the classic sign of sarcoidosis?
A
usually causes bilateral hilar enlargement and areas of consolidation
2
Q
what is the following appearance characteristic of:
consolidation of the right upper zone with enlargement of the right hilum?
A
mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
3
Q
what are septal Kerley B lines a sign of?
A
interstitial oedema in the context of heart failure
can also be sarcoidosis or lymphangitis carcinomatosa
4
Q
what is a typical appearance of caecal volvulus?
A
the large bowel is massively dilated, the caecal pole is displaced and the RIF is devoid of bowel gas
5
Q
which condition has a coffee bean sign?
A
sigmoid volvulus
6
Q
on chest X-rays, the presence of bronchiectasis indicates which condition for the following:
- upper lobe
- middle lobe
- lower lobe
- central
A
- TB and CF
- mycobacterium avium
- interstitial lung disease, recurrent aspiration, congenital
- aspergillosis
