Chest X-ray
The basic principles about the chest X-ray examination.
Introduction
An chest X-ray is one of the most frequently performed radiological examinations and it is therefore good to have some knowledge about how it should be assessed.
Some of the key topics are pneumonia, atelectasis, congestive heart failure and pneumothorax.
This module consists of the components indication/technique, normal anatomy, checklist and pathology.
Tip: the modules chest X-ray ICU and chest- X-ray child are also a nice addition to study.
KEY TOPICS/TERMS:
- Atelectasis
- Pneumonia
- Interstitial lung diseases
- Lung tumor
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Pleural Fluid
- COPD
- Pneumothorax
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Text & illustrations
drs. A. van der Plas, MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+
Sources:
- W. R. Webb MD, C. B. Higgins. Thoracic Imaging: Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Radiology (second edition, 2011).
- L. R Goodman. Felson’s Principles of Chest Roentgenology (third edition, 2011)
- J.E.Takasugi, J.D. Godwin. Radiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Radiol Clin North Am. 1998 Jan;36
- S. Whitley et al. Clark’s Positioning in Radiography (12th Edition)
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