Quiz 31 Chest

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Questions:

  1. Name the examination.
  2. Based on the image, which lung lobe is affected in this case?
  3. Give reasons for your answer in Question 2.
  4. How to confirm the location of the affected lobe?

Answers:

  1. Chest radiograph, PA erect view.
  2. Right middle lobe.
  3. The affected region has clear demarcation superiorly which is bounded by horizontal fissure and right cardiac margin is obliterated (sillhoutte sign).
  4. Lateral chest radiograph.
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