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The dome of rt. Hemidiaphragm at level of ant. End of 6th rib. The rt. Hemidiaphragm being up to -------- higher than the left.
The dome of rt. Hemidiaphragm at level of ant. End of 6th rib. The rt. Hemidiaphragm being up to -------- higher than the left.
2.5 cm
Air within major bronchi can be recognizes, but walls not usually visible. Hilar LNs normally too small to seen. The left hilum usually slightly ----- than rt. Side. ❖ --------, are only identified within normal lung.
Air within major bronchi can be recognizes, but walls not usually visible. Hilar LNs normally too small to seen. The left hilum usually slightly ----- than rt. Side. ❖ --------, are only identified within normal lung.
higher, blood vessels, interlobar fissures, walls of certain larger end on bronchi
Air bronchogram
Air bronchogram
refers to air filled bronchi being made visible by opacification of surrounding alveoli.
Silhouette sign
Silhouette sign
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Which structure can only be seen in a frontal X-ray projection if it lies along the line of X-ray beam?
Which structure can only be seen in a frontal X-ray projection if it lies along the line of X-ray beam?
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In radiological terms, what does the presence of an air bronchogram indicate?
In radiological terms, what does the presence of an air bronchogram indicate?
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What does the silhouette sign in radiology refer to?
What does the silhouette sign in radiology refer to?
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Where are the hilar shadows typically found in a radiological image of the chest?
Where are the hilar shadows typically found in a radiological image of the chest?
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Which radiological sign is valuable for localizing diseases from a plain chest X-ray?
Which radiological sign is valuable for localizing diseases from a plain chest X-ray?
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In lobar pneumonia, which pathogen is the commonest?
In lobar pneumonia, which pathogen is the commonest?
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What is the primary area of infection in bronchopneumonia?
What is the primary area of infection in bronchopneumonia?
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Which feature is characteristic of lobar pneumonia compared to bronchopneumonia?
Which feature is characteristic of lobar pneumonia compared to bronchopneumonia?
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