chest x-ray interpretation for the internist theresa cuoco, md medical university of south carolina...
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Chest X-Ray Interpretation for the
InternistTheresa Cuoco, MD
Medical University of South Carolina
February 22, 2012
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Disclaimer: I am NOT a radiologist!
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Why do we need to know?
To direct care while awaiting an “official read”
Low level radiation for the patient
Easily available and noninvasive
Relatively inexpensive
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Objectives
Basics of technique Type of film and the “tions”
Identification of structures on a “normal” CXR
Alveolar vs interstitial, lobar anatomy, silhouette sign, air bronchograms, and patterns of lung disease
The mediastinum, pleura, and heart
Systematic approach to interpretation
Cases
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Technique
PA and lateral
AP
Which is preferred and why?
Lateral film – left side of chest against x-ray cassette
Decubitus films
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Which is which?
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The “tions”
IdentificaTION
InspiraTION
PenetraTION
RotaTION
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Inspiration vs Expiration
Any indications for an expiratory film?
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Penetration
Heavy light exposure causes the film to be black (A)Little light exposure causes the film to be white (B)
A
B
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Rotation
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Normal Anatomy
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The Normal Chest X-Ray
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Alveolar vs Interstitial
Alveolar = air sacs Radiolucent Blood, mucous, tumor,
or edema in alveoli obscure normal anatomy: “airless lung”
Interstitial = vessels, lymphatics, bronchi, and connective tissue Radiodense Interstitial disease:
prominent lung markings with aerated lungs
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Lobar Anatomy
Anterior Posterior
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Lobar Anatomy – Lateral Views
Right Left
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The Silhouette Sign
There are 4 basic radiographic densitiesGas, fat, soft tissue (water), and metal (bone)
Anatomic structures are recognized on x-ray by their density differences
Two substances of the same density in direct contact can’t be differentiated
Loss of the normal radiologic silhouette (contour) is called the “silhouette sign”
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Localizing Lesions
Where is the silhouette sign?
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Localizing Lesions
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Localizing Lesions
A B
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Localizing Lesions
A B
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Localizing Lesions
Obscured L heart border = lingula
Aortic knob obliterated = left upper lobe
Right lung base w heart border seen = right lower lobe
Right lung base w heart obscured = right middle lobe
Descending aorta obscured = left lower lobe
EXCEPTIONS: Pseudosilhouette of diaphragm in underpenetrated film Right heart border my overlap spine Heart obscures anterior left diaphragm on lateral
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The Air Bronchogram
When lung is consolidated and bronchi contain air, the dense lung delineates the air-filled bronchi
Visualization of air in the intrapulmonary bronchi is called the “air bronchogram sign”
Abnormal finding
Can be seen in: PNA, edema, infarctionChronic lung lesions
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NO Air Bronchograms…
In pneumonia if bronchi are filled with secretions
If cancer obstructs a bronchus
Interstitial fibrosis
Asthma/emphysema (hyperinflation)
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What do you see?
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Lung and Lobar Collapse
When a whole lung collapses, the trachea deviates TOWARD the side of collapse (due to volume loss)
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Fissures Formed by 2 visceral pleural layers
Demarcate the boundaries of the lobes
Shift of fissures is best sign of lobar collapse
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Which lobes have collapsed?
Minor fissure is elevated – RUL partially collapsedHeart has moved to right and silhouette sign of right diaphragm – indicated RLL collapse
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Hilar Displacement
The left hilum is normally slightly higher than the right
Hilar depression indicates collapse of lower lobe
Hilar elevation indicates collapse of upper lobe
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Patterns of Lung Disease Pearls
Pulmonary markings are more visible in interstitial disease
Generalized interstitial markings = linear (reticular)
Discrete/focal thickening = nodular
Homogeneous or patchy consolidation = alveolar
Focal consolidation < 3cm = nodule
Focal consolidation > 3cm = mass
Heavy calcification generally = benign
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What is the pattern?
A: Focal/linear B: Diffuse/nodular C: Alveolar
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The Mediastinum
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The Mediastinum
I: Anterior Mediastinum Heart Retrosternal clear space 5 T’s
II: Middle Mediastinum Esophagus Arch and descending aorta Trachea
III: Posterior Mediastinum Paravertebral area
Lymph nodes in all 3!
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The Pleura
The posterior costophrenic angle is the deepest and only seen on the lateral film
The lateral film is more sensitive for detection of small pleural effusions
How much fluid can be seen on a radiograph?Erect PA: 175 mLErect lateral: 75 mL Decubitus: >5 mLSupine: Several hundred mL
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What do you see?
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The Heart
The horizontal width of the heart should be less than ½ the widest internal diameter of the thorax
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Left and Right Ventricular Enlargement
Left ventricular enlargement Frontal: LHB moves
laterally and cardiac apex inferolaterally
Lateral: LHB moves inferoposteriorly
Right ventricular enlargement Frontal: RHB further right Lateral: Contacts lower
half of sternum (instead of lower 3rd)
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Cephalization
Enlargement of the upper lobe vessels
“Vascular redistribution”
“Kerley B” lines: interstitial edema thickening the interlobular septa causing short lines perpendicular to the pleural surface
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Systematic approach
ABCDE Airway Bones and breasts Cardiac and costophrenic Diaphragm Edges and extrathoracic Fields (lung fields and failure)
ATMLL (“Are There Many Lung Lesions?”) Abdomen Thorax – bones and soft tissues Mediastinum Lungs – unilateral and bilateral
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Cases
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Young man with cancer
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Young man without symptoms
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ICU patient with fever, WBC
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Two older women with cough
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Dyspnea with sudden CP & fever
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