CXR Speed Round

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What is Pulmonary Edema?

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A condition characterized by excess fluid in the lungs, often caused by heart problems, leading to difficulty in breathing.

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What are the common radiographic signs of Tuberculosis (TB)?

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Cavitary lesions, nodular opacities, and upper lobe infiltrates are common signs seen in chest X-rays of patients with TB.

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What does ARDS stand for and what is it?

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Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome; a severe lung condition causing respiratory failure due to fluid accumulation in the alveoli.

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What is a lung mass?

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An abnormal growth in the lung that can be benign or malignant, often requiring further investigation to determine its nature.

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What is pneumothorax?

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A condition where air enters the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse, often visible as a dark area on a chest X-ray.

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What is the significance of reticulogranular opacities in a radiograph?

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These opacities suggest interstitial lung disease or pulmonary edema, indicating fluid or inflammation in the lung interstitium.

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What is the difference between RML pneumonia and RML consolidation?

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RML pneumonia refers to infection in the right middle lobe, while RML consolidation indicates that the lung tissue has filled with fluid or solid material, often due to infection.

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What are bilateral pleural effusions?

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Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space on both sides of the chest, often seen in conditions like heart failure or infections.

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What is the role of a lobectomy in lung disease?

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A surgical procedure to remove a lobe of the lung, often performed to treat lung cancer or severe infections.

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What is cardiomegaly and how is it identified on a radiograph?

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Enlargement of the heart, often identified by an increased cardiac silhouette on chest X-ray.