Basics of Chest X-Rays: Consolidation
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What does a white film appearance in a chest X-ray indicate?

  • Moderate absorption by tissue
  • High absorption by bone (correct)
  • Presence of consolidation
  • Little absorption by air/lungs
  • What does a grey film appearance in a chest X-ray suggest?

  • Little absorption by air/lungs
  • Moderate absorption by tissue (correct)
  • Presence of consolidation
  • High absorption by bone
  • Which of the following is true about lobar consolidation?

  • It is caused by little absorption by air/lungs
  • It results in significant loss of lung volume
  • It involves the alveolar space being filled with plasma and debris
  • It corresponds to a segment or lobe density on the film (correct)
  • What would a black film appearance in a chest X-ray likely indicate?

    <p>Little absorption by air/lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is commonly associated with lobar consolidation on chest X-rays?

    <p>Pneumococcal pneumonia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What X-ray finding is typically seen in complete lung collapse?

    <p>Total opacification of the hemithorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases of massive right pleural effusion, how does the mediastinum position typically differ from that in complete lung collapse?

    <p>Shifts away from the opacification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common differential diagnosis for complete lung collapse on chest X-ray aside from mainstem obstruction?

    <p>Pneumothorax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical compensatory change seen in the contralateral lung in complete lung collapse cases?

    <p>Development of localized emphysema</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common cause of complete lung collapse due to mainstem obstruction?

    <p>Malignancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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