Medical Imaging      Approach to Chest X-Rays
 

Evaluate for Appearance


Evaluate for Appearance - Thickening
Thickening of the pleura is usually a result of inflammation.

Evaluate for Appearance - Calcifications
Calcification is a result of a previous emphysema or pneumothorax.

Evaluate for Appearance - Mass
Pleural and extra pleural masses form an obtuse angle with adjacent pleura, while parenchymal and pulmonary masses usually form an actue ang
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