by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Pleura & Diaphragm
Identify: Costophrenic Sulcus
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Mediastinal Mass
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by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Mediastinal Mass
Look for: Neurogenic tumour (e.g. neurofibroma, schwannoma) Multiple myeloma Pheochromocytoma Extramedullary hematopoiesis Neurenteric cyst, thoracic duct cyst Lateral meningocele Bochdalek hernia
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Mediastinal Mass
Everything from the heart and great vessels to a line 1 cm posterior to the anterior border of the thoracic vertebral bodies. Look for: Esophageal carcinoma, esophageal duplication cyst Metastatic disease Lymphadenopathy (all causes) Hiatus hernia Bronchogenic...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Mediastinal Mass
Anterior to heart and great vessels. Look for: Teratoma, thyroid, parathyroid or thymic neoplasm Thymic or pericardial cyst, epicardial fat pad Foramen of Morgagni hernia
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Lung Parenchyma
This image shows a pulmonary nodule in the right upper lung. Differential diagnosis of pulmonary nodules includes: Malignancy (primary or metastatic) Benign neoplasm: hamartoma, bronchial adenoma Granuloma Simulated: nipple, bone lesion, skin lesion, foreign body,...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Lung Parenchyma
Pulmonary Edema – Reticulonodular Pattern Reticulonodular Patterns: A combination of reticular and nodular patterns. No image available
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Lung Parenchyma
Pulmonary Edema: Pulmonary edema is a redistribution of vascular fluid into the interstitium first, and then possibly the alveoli. The causes can be cardiogenic, renal failure, or due to respiratory conditions like ARDS. Peribronchial Cuffing: Normal bronchi do not...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Lung Parenchyma
Kerly lines result fomr thickened connective tissue planes occurring as a result of pulmonary edema or carcinomatosis. Kerly A Lines: Radiate towards hila in mid- and upper-lung zones, 3-4 cm long, smaller than vascular markings (not useful) Kerly B Lines: Horizontal,...
by Tim Milligan | Nov 12, 2015 | Lung Parenchyma
Pulmonary Edema – Indistinct Pulmonary Vasculature Cardiogenic and overflow states can lead to pulmonary vessel distension. No image available
