Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

The left image (a) shows mildly reduced lung volumes, hazy opacifications and reticulation, primarily in the lower lobes. The right image (b), taken about 9 months later, shows progression of the reticulation, volume loss and some nodularity. [Courtesy of Dr. Ted...

Right Ventricular Hypertrophy

Right ventricular hypertrophy is suggested by elevation of the cardiac apex from the diaphragm on this PA projection of a patient with rheumatic heart disease. The lateral view supports the diagnosis by demonstrating loss of the retrosternal airspace and increased...