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What is the first step in examining patients with diseases and injuries of the lungs and mediastinum through ray methods?
What is the first step in examining patients with diseases and injuries of the lungs and mediastinum through ray methods?
- Performing radiography in the straight projection
- Using linear tomography
- Performing panoramic radiography in the straight projection (correct)
- Conducting fluorography
In which position is the standard X-ray study of the breast performed?
In which position is the standard X-ray study of the breast performed?
- Patient's horizontal position
- Patient's vertical position at the height of exhalation
- Patient's vertical position at the height of deep inspiration (correct)
- Patient's lateral position
What is the purpose of taking X-ray pictures in oblique projections?
What is the purpose of taking X-ray pictures in oblique projections?
- To blur the details of interest
- To compress the anatomical structures for better visibility
- To reduce the overall radiation exposure
- To capture different angles of the lungs and mediastinum (correct)
Which technique can be used to increase the natural contrast of the lungs during an X-ray study?
Which technique can be used to increase the natural contrast of the lungs during an X-ray study?
What initial ray technique is typically used to examine patients with thoracic pathology?
What initial ray technique is typically used to examine patients with thoracic pathology?
At what stage in examining patients are native, most accessible ray techniques used?
At what stage in examining patients are native, most accessible ray techniques used?
What is the primary reason for performing radiography in both anterior and lateral projections?
What is the primary reason for performing radiography in both anterior and lateral projections?
For what purpose are snapshots taken during X-ray examinations?
For what purpose are snapshots taken during X-ray examinations?
What role does radiation examination play in a comprehensive examination of patients with thoracic pathology?
What role does radiation examination play in a comprehensive examination of patients with thoracic pathology?
Why is a panoramic X-ray image important in examining patients with lung diseases and injuries?
Why is a panoramic X-ray image important in examining patients with lung diseases and injuries?
What is the main advantage of using fluorography for mass screening?
What is the main advantage of using fluorography for mass screening?
In what situations is fluoroscopy recommended over radiography and fluorography?
In what situations is fluoroscopy recommended over radiography and fluorography?
What are the main indications for tomography of the lungs and mediastinum?
What are the main indications for tomography of the lungs and mediastinum?
Why is fluoroscopy limited in studying the organs of the breast?
Why is fluoroscopy limited in studying the organs of the breast?
What is a key benefit of radiography and fluorography in documenting changes in organs?
What is a key benefit of radiography and fluorography in documenting changes in organs?
When is linear tomography preferred over CT scans?
When is linear tomography preferred over CT scans?
What are the main directions for using fluoroscopy in chest studies?
What are the main directions for using fluoroscopy in chest studies?
Which anatomical structures are mainly visible in a direct projection's median shadow?
Which anatomical structures are mainly visible in a direct projection's median shadow?
At what voltage range are thoracic vertebrae visible all over in a direct projection using 'hard' X-rays?
At what voltage range are thoracic vertebrae visible all over in a direct projection using 'hard' X-rays?
What is visible in the upper part of the median line on 'hard' x-ray images in the mediastinum?
What is visible in the upper part of the median line on 'hard' x-ray images in the mediastinum?
Which of the following is involved in the formation of shadows in the paramediastinal zones of the pulmonary fields?
Which of the following is involved in the formation of shadows in the paramediastinal zones of the pulmonary fields?
What is the anatomic substrate of the so-called pulmonary pattern visible on roentgenograms?
What is the anatomic substrate of the so-called pulmonary pattern visible on roentgenograms?
In which section do the vessels have rounded or oval shadows with smooth contours?
In which section do the vessels have rounded or oval shadows with smooth contours?
What can be seen in the center of the chest cavity crossing from top to bottom in lateral projection?
What can be seen in the center of the chest cavity crossing from top to bottom in lateral projection?
'Lobes of the lungs are separated by interspecies gaps.' What becomes discernible when infiltrating pulmonary tissue?
'Lobes of the lungs are separated by interspecies gaps.' What becomes discernible when infiltrating pulmonary tissue?
'Each segment is projected on radiographs in a direct and lateral projection.' How are boundaries between segments distinguishable?
'Each segment is projected on radiographs in a direct and lateral projection.' How are boundaries between segments distinguishable?
What is the composition of the total shadow pattern of the breast in a direct X-ray projection?
What is the composition of the total shadow pattern of the breast in a direct X-ray projection?
Where are the pulmonary fields intersected by striped shadows of the ribs?
Where are the pulmonary fields intersected by striped shadows of the ribs?
What are the shadows seen in the lower part of both pulmonary fields in women and men, respectively?
What are the shadows seen in the lower part of both pulmonary fields in women and men, respectively?
Where do elderly individuals begin to see shadows due to calcification?
Where do elderly individuals begin to see shadows due to calcification?
What is typically observed in the center of the shadows of the mammary glands and pectoral muscles?
What is typically observed in the center of the shadows of the mammary glands and pectoral muscles?
Where are the clavicles intersected in relation to the tops of the lungs?
Where are the clavicles intersected in relation to the tops of the lungs?
How are the ribs arranged in terms of their shadow appearance?
How are the ribs arranged in terms of their shadow appearance?
What is notable about cartilaginous tissue in relation to x-rays?
What is notable about cartilaginous tissue in relation to x-rays?
What is observed outside the pulmonary fields at upper parts of lateral chest walls?
What is observed outside the pulmonary fields at upper parts of lateral chest walls?
Where do calcified cartilages appear to break off according to X-ray examination?
Where do calcified cartilages appear to break off according to X-ray examination?
What is the purpose of pneumomediastinography?
What is the purpose of pneumomediastinography?
What is the main purpose of pleurography?
What is the main purpose of pleurography?
What is the primary use of fistulography?
What is the primary use of fistulography?
In angiopulmonograms, what do the images sequentially display?
In angiopulmonograms, what do the images sequentially display?
When performing pleurography, what is introduced into the pleural cavity?
When performing pleurography, what is introduced into the pleural cavity?
What is the purpose of introducing a water-soluble iodine-containing contrast agent during catheterization?
What is the purpose of introducing a water-soluble iodine-containing contrast agent during catheterization?
What is a key difference between pneumomediastinography and pleurography?
What is a key difference between pneumomediastinography and pleurography?
In which technique are serially executed images displayed?
In which technique are serially executed images displayed?
What is unique about angiopulmonograms?
What is unique about angiopulmonograms?
What is the main reason for the limited use of bronchography compared to CT scans?
What is the main reason for the limited use of bronchography compared to CT scans?
When is general anesthesia typically required in bronchography procedures?
When is general anesthesia typically required in bronchography procedures?
What is a common indication for performing bronchography?
What is a common indication for performing bronchography?
Why is the use of oil or water-soluble iodine-containing drugs necessary in bronchography?
Why is the use of oil or water-soluble iodine-containing drugs necessary in bronchography?
What is a significant disadvantage of using bronchography compared to CT scans?
What is a significant disadvantage of using bronchography compared to CT scans?
In what cases would bronchography be preferred over CT scans?
In what cases would bronchography be preferred over CT scans?
What impact does the invasiveness of bronchography have on its current use?
What impact does the invasiveness of bronchography have on its current use?
What is the primary concern regarding bronchography's invasiveness that impacts its utilization?
What is the primary concern regarding bronchography's invasiveness that impacts its utilization?
What has limited the application of bronchography in modern diagnostics?
What has limited the application of bronchography in modern diagnostics?
What role does local anesthesia typically play in bronchographies?
What role does local anesthesia typically play in bronchographies?
What might be the morphological substrate of a round shadow with single formation and enlarged lymph nodes at the lung root?
What might be the morphological substrate of a round shadow with single formation and enlarged lymph nodes at the lung root?
What is the most common presentation of the syndrome of limited focal dissemination on a roentgenogram?
What is the most common presentation of the syndrome of limited focal dissemination on a roentgenogram?
What pathological process is typically displayed by extensive two-sided miliary dissemination of the lungs?
What pathological process is typically displayed by extensive two-sided miliary dissemination of the lungs?
What is the main intrapulmonary process that leads to extensive enlightenment typically showing emphysema of the lungs and hypovolemia in the small circle of blood circulation?
What is the main intrapulmonary process that leads to extensive enlightenment typically showing emphysema of the lungs and hypovolemia in the small circle of blood circulation?
In subtotal unilateral enlightenment, what is a possible cause for compensatory hyperpneumatosis in part of the lung?
In subtotal unilateral enlightenment, what is a possible cause for compensatory hyperpneumatosis in part of the lung?
What type of pathological process is typically associated with the syndrome of limited bleaching indicating a local increase in pulmonary field transparency?
What type of pathological process is typically associated with the syndrome of limited bleaching indicating a local increase in pulmonary field transparency?
What does the syndrome of limited lightening of the lungs often imitate?
What does the syndrome of limited lightening of the lungs often imitate?
What does depletion of the pulmonary pattern imply?
What does depletion of the pulmonary pattern imply?
What is observed in chronic bronchitis, pneumoconiosis, and pneumosclerosis?
What is observed in chronic bronchitis, pneumoconiosis, and pneumosclerosis?
What is the primary reason for performing CT scans instead of linear tomography?
What is the primary reason for performing CT scans instead of linear tomography?
What is the significance of CT examination in cases with negative results from conventional radiographic examination?
What is the significance of CT examination in cases with negative results from conventional radiographic examination?
What natural contrast conditions are recommended for obtaining the best visualization of intrapulmonary structures during CT examination?
What natural contrast conditions are recommended for obtaining the best visualization of intrapulmonary structures during CT examination?
What is the main purpose of differentiating between 'norm' and 'pathology' when analyzing x-ray images of the lungs?
What is the main purpose of differentiating between 'norm' and 'pathology' when analyzing x-ray images of the lungs?
What is a distinguishing feature of the syndrome of extensive shading of the pulmonary field?
What is a distinguishing feature of the syndrome of extensive shading of the pulmonary field?
What is a common characteristic associated with limited shading syndrome in X-ray images of the lungs?
What is a common characteristic associated with limited shading syndrome in X-ray images of the lungs?
In X-ray diagnostics, how are round shadow syndromes typically characterized?
In X-ray diagnostics, how are round shadow syndromes typically characterized?
What is an essential step when decoding a syndrome characterized by limited shading in X-ray images?
What is an essential step when decoding a syndrome characterized by limited shading in X-ray images?
Why is it important to identify radiological syndromes when analyzing lung x-ray images?
Why is it important to identify radiological syndromes when analyzing lung x-ray images?
What is the primary purpose of dynamic CT in the differential diagnosis of lung abnormalities?
What is the primary purpose of dynamic CT in the differential diagnosis of lung abnormalities?
In CT-angiography, what is the main priority in diagnosis?
In CT-angiography, what is the main priority in diagnosis?
What is the main advantage of MRI over X-ray CT in examining the mediastinal structures?
What is the main advantage of MRI over X-ray CT in examining the mediastinal structures?
When is high-resolution CT mandatory in patient studies according to the text?
When is high-resolution CT mandatory in patient studies according to the text?
What technique is primarily used for studying the spread of malignant tumor processes to various blood vessels?
What technique is primarily used for studying the spread of malignant tumor processes to various blood vessels?
What is the main advantage of Max IP technology commonly used for chest vessel diagnosis?
What is the main advantage of Max IP technology commonly used for chest vessel diagnosis?
What is the most common cause of shadowing in the lungs on X-ray images?
What is the most common cause of shadowing in the lungs on X-ray images?
What phenomenon can give rise to extrapulmonary shadowing in X-ray images of the lungs?
What phenomenon can give rise to extrapulmonary shadowing in X-ray images of the lungs?
What contributes to 'enlightenment' in the lungs on X-ray images?
What contributes to 'enlightenment' in the lungs on X-ray images?
What is a possible cause of the 'enlightenment' seen in X-ray images of the lungs?
What is a possible cause of the 'enlightenment' seen in X-ray images of the lungs?
Which potential phenomenon could cause changes in the roots of the lungs visible on X-ray images?
Which potential phenomenon could cause changes in the roots of the lungs visible on X-ray images?
What is the underlying cause for changes in the pulmonary pattern observable on X-ray images?
What is the underlying cause for changes in the pulmonary pattern observable on X-ray images?
What is one of the main purposes of radionuclide studies of the lung and mediastinum?
What is one of the main purposes of radionuclide studies of the lung and mediastinum?
What anatomical structures mainly become visible in a direct projection's median shadow during an ultrasound of the breast?
What anatomical structures mainly become visible in a direct projection's median shadow during an ultrasound of the breast?
Which method allows the visualization of the thoracic wall, pleura, lungs, and major vessels using intercostal, subcostal, parasternal, and suprasternal access?
Which method allows the visualization of the thoracic wall, pleura, lungs, and major vessels using intercostal, subcostal, parasternal, and suprasternal access?
What is a key benefit of MRI under conditions of contrast enhancement in detecting malignant tumor infiltration?
What is a key benefit of MRI under conditions of contrast enhancement in detecting malignant tumor infiltration?
What can be reliably recognized using the ultrasonic method in patients with respiratory organs?
What can be reliably recognized using the ultrasonic method in patients with respiratory organs?
What is a main direction for radionuclide studies involving external respiration processes?
What is a main direction for radionuclide studies involving external respiration processes?
Which radionuclide technique is primarily used to detect malignant neoplasms in the lungs and mediastinal lymph nodes?
Which radionuclide technique is primarily used to detect malignant neoplasms in the lungs and mediastinal lymph nodes?
What is the primary purpose of combining scintigrams with radiographic data during diagnostic analysis?
What is the primary purpose of combining scintigrams with radiographic data during diagnostic analysis?
What is the difference between perfusion scintigraphy and ventilation scintigraphy?
What is the difference between perfusion scintigraphy and ventilation scintigraphy?
What do defects in the accumulation of radionuclide on scintigrams represent?
What do defects in the accumulation of radionuclide on scintigrams represent?
What is the primary purpose of RFPs in lung and mediastinal imaging?
What is the primary purpose of RFPs in lung and mediastinal imaging?
Why are macroaggregates (microspheres) unable to penetrate into pathologically altered areas of the lungs during scintigraphy?
Why are macroaggregates (microspheres) unable to penetrate into pathologically altered areas of the lungs during scintigraphy?
Why is the diagnostic combination of PET and CT scans considered optimal?
Why is the diagnostic combination of PET and CT scans considered optimal?
What is a common purpose of the ultrasonic method when examining patients with respiratory organs?
What is a common purpose of the ultrasonic method when examining patients with respiratory organs?
Which physiological processes can be studied through radionuclide studies of the lung and mediastinum?
Which physiological processes can be studied through radionuclide studies of the lung and mediastinum?
What is a key diagnostic aspect of the radionuclide method in detecting neoplasms in the lungs and mediastinal lymph nodes?
What is a key diagnostic aspect of the radionuclide method in detecting neoplasms in the lungs and mediastinal lymph nodes?
In the context of chest X-ray interpretation, what can radial scintigraphy, SPECT, and PET methods provide insights into?
In the context of chest X-ray interpretation, what can radial scintigraphy, SPECT, and PET methods provide insights into?
What is a significant benefit of combining PET with CT scans in diagnostic imaging?
What is a significant benefit of combining PET with CT scans in diagnostic imaging?
What is the challenge in differentiating between the pathological processes of globular shape in chest X-ray images?
What is the challenge in differentiating between the pathological processes of globular shape in chest X-ray images?
In chest X-ray images, a single formation with massive chaotic or mottled calcification is most likely indicative of what condition?
In chest X-ray images, a single formation with massive chaotic or mottled calcification is most likely indicative of what condition?
What anatomical base contributes to the formation of foci and limited focal disseminations in chest X-ray images?
What anatomical base contributes to the formation of foci and limited focal disseminations in chest X-ray images?
What is the primary challenge in establishing the localization of a round shadow syndrome in chest X-ray images?
What is the primary challenge in establishing the localization of a round shadow syndrome in chest X-ray images?
What can be inferred when observing multiple formations in chest X-ray images?
What can be inferred when observing multiple formations in chest X-ray images?
What is the primary purpose of using a multi-projection X-ray study when decoding a syndrome related to lung diseases?
What is the primary purpose of using a multi-projection X-ray study when decoding a syndrome related to lung diseases?
In cases of mediastinal neoplasms protruding into the pulmonary fields, where are these neoplasms primarily located?
In cases of mediastinal neoplasms protruding into the pulmonary fields, where are these neoplasms primarily located?
What is a common indication of unconditionally intrapulmonary localization of a pathological process on X-ray images?
What is a common indication of unconditionally intrapulmonary localization of a pathological process on X-ray images?
What is the most likely diagnosis based on X-ray images showing limited shading of the right lung with atelectasis of the upper lobe?
What is the most likely diagnosis based on X-ray images showing limited shading of the right lung with atelectasis of the upper lobe?
How do mediastinal neoplasms that protrude into pulmonary fields behave compared to those originating from other locations in the chest?
How do mediastinal neoplasms that protrude into pulmonary fields behave compared to those originating from other locations in the chest?
Which radionuclide technique is most commonly used to detect malignant neoplasms in the lungs and mediastinal lymph nodes?
Which radionuclide technique is most commonly used to detect malignant neoplasms in the lungs and mediastinal lymph nodes?
What is the diagnostic advantage of combining PET with CT for imaging purposes?
What is the diagnostic advantage of combining PET with CT for imaging purposes?
What is the primary purpose of scintigraphy using tumorotropic radiopharmaceuticals (RFPs) in lung imaging?
What is the primary purpose of scintigraphy using tumorotropic radiopharmaceuticals (RFPs) in lung imaging?
What does the projection coincidence of perfusion defects with light shading areas on X-rays significantly enhance the probability of diagnosing?
What does the projection coincidence of perfusion defects with light shading areas on X-rays significantly enhance the probability of diagnosing?
What is the recommended order for conducting diagnostic imaging in patients with respiratory symptoms?
What is the recommended order for conducting diagnostic imaging in patients with respiratory symptoms?
What is a key characteristic of syndromic approach in radiographic diagnosis of respiratory diseases?
What is a key characteristic of syndromic approach in radiographic diagnosis of respiratory diseases?
What is the significance of CT examination in patients with negative results on traditional radiographic examination?
What is the significance of CT examination in patients with negative results on traditional radiographic examination?
What is the purpose of performing CT before ren-radiopaque studies in patients with respiratory symptoms?
What is the purpose of performing CT before ren-radiopaque studies in patients with respiratory symptoms?
Why is the role of CT considered crucial in diagnosing respiratory diseases?
Why is the role of CT considered crucial in diagnosing respiratory diseases?
What pathological process is most commonly associated with focal tuberculosis and peripheral cancer in the syndrome of limited dissemination?
What pathological process is most commonly associated with focal tuberculosis and peripheral cancer in the syndrome of limited dissemination?
Which term describes lesions of the lungs that are localized within no more than two segments?
Which term describes lesions of the lungs that are localized within no more than two segments?
What is the main extrapulmonary pathological process that can be identified in cases of extensive enlightenment of the pulmonary field?
What is the main extrapulmonary pathological process that can be identified in cases of extensive enlightenment of the pulmonary field?
Which type of rashes is characterized by foci with a size between 5-8 mm on a roentgenogram?
Which type of rashes is characterized by foci with a size between 5-8 mm on a roentgenogram?
What is a common syndrome associated with disseminated tuberculosis and alveolar pulmonary edema in cases of extensive focal dissemination?
What is a common syndrome associated with disseminated tuberculosis and alveolar pulmonary edema in cases of extensive focal dissemination?
What imaging modality is currently not widely used for diagnosing diseases of the respiratory and mediastinal organs?
What imaging modality is currently not widely used for diagnosing diseases of the respiratory and mediastinal organs?
Which method allows for differentiation between tissue and fluid-containing structures, including vascular structures, in the mediastinal examination?
Which method allows for differentiation between tissue and fluid-containing structures, including vascular structures, in the mediastinal examination?
Which imaging technique is preferred over CT in evaluating the roots of the lungs, pleura, and chest wall?
Which imaging technique is preferred over CT in evaluating the roots of the lungs, pleura, and chest wall?
Which method is effective in detecting malignant tumor infiltration of the pleura, thoracic wall, and major vessels after chemoradiotherapy?
Which method is effective in detecting malignant tumor infiltration of the pleura, thoracic wall, and major vessels after chemoradiotherapy?
Which imaging technique allows for the reliable recognition of thromboembolism of the trunk and main branches of the pulmonary artery?
Which imaging technique allows for the reliable recognition of thromboembolism of the trunk and main branches of the pulmonary artery?
What is the first step in analyzing the x-ray picture of the lungs according to the text?
What is the first step in analyzing the x-ray picture of the lungs according to the text?
In the context of x-ray analysis of the lungs, what does intrasyndrome diagnosis aim to define?
In the context of x-ray analysis of the lungs, what does intrasyndrome diagnosis aim to define?
Which radiological syndrome is characterized by total homogeneous shading of a lung hemithorax with displacement of the mediastinum towards the shading?
Which radiological syndrome is characterized by total homogeneous shading of a lung hemithorax with displacement of the mediastinum towards the shading?
What significantly reduces the range of possible diseases and facilitates differential diagnosis in the context of x-ray analysis of lung issues?
What significantly reduces the range of possible diseases and facilitates differential diagnosis in the context of x-ray analysis of lung issues?
What determines the pathological process displayed by a radiological syndrome?
What determines the pathological process displayed by a radiological syndrome?
In x-ray analysis, which syndrome is indicated by homogeneous shading of a lung hemithorax with a shift of the mediastinum away from the shading?
In x-ray analysis, which syndrome is indicated by homogeneous shading of a lung hemithorax with a shift of the mediastinum away from the shading?
During x-ray analysis, which step aims to define the nature of the pathological process in relation to radiological syndromes?
During x-ray analysis, which step aims to define the nature of the pathological process in relation to radiological syndromes?
'Extensive shading of the pulmonary field' is associated with which aspect according to x-ray analysis?
'Extensive shading of the pulmonary field' is associated with which aspect according to x-ray analysis?
'Limited Enlightenment' in x-ray analysis often indicates what condition?
'Limited Enlightenment' in x-ray analysis often indicates what condition?
'Changing the pulmonary picture' during x-ray analysis may involve which scenario?
'Changing the pulmonary picture' during x-ray analysis may involve which scenario?
Which aspect is crucial for identifying different radiological syndromes during x-ray analysis of lung issues?
Which aspect is crucial for identifying different radiological syndromes during x-ray analysis of lung issues?
Study Notes
Radiation Diagnostics of Lung and Mediastinum Diseases
- Radiological examination is essential for patients with thoracic pathology, providing decisive data for diagnosing and monitoring diseases.
- X-ray methods (radiography, fluorography, fluoroscopy, and linear tomography) are used to examine patients with lung and mediastinum diseases.
Native Radiographic Methods
- Radiography is the first stage of examination, involving panoramic images in straight and lateral projections.
- Radiography is performed in the patient's vertical position at the height of deep inspiration to increase lung contrast.
- Additional pictures can be taken in other projections (oblique), in the horizontal position, and in exhalation.
Fluorography
- Fluorography is used for mass screening studies to detect pathological processes, especially tuberculosis and lung cancer.
- One of its advantages is its economy and high capacity, allowing for the examination of 150 people per hour.
Fluoroscopy
- Fluoroscopy has limited use due to its significant radiation burden on the patient and lower resolving power.
- It is used only when necessary, after analyzing radiographs and fluorograms.
Linear Tomography
- Linear tomography is performed when CT scanning is not possible.
- It is still used in clinical practice due to its availability and low cost.
- Indications for tomography include:
- Detection of destruction in inflammatory and tumor infiltrates
- Detection of intrabronchial processes
- Determination of bronchopulmonary and mediastinal lymph node enlargement
- Refining the structure of the lung root during expansion
General Shadow Pattern of the Breast Cell
- The total shadow pattern of the breast in a direct projection consists of two light fields (lungs) and the middle shadow (heart, aorta, and spine).
- The diaphragm separates the thoracic cavity from the abdomen.
- Rib shadows intersect pulmonary fields, with posterior parts forming a horizontal, convex upward shadow.
Angiopulmonography
- Angiopulmonography is used to diagnose vascular lesions, such as aneurysms, constrictions, and thromboembolism.
- A water-soluble iodine-containing contrast agent is administered through a catheter inserted into the femoral vein.
- The technique provides detailed information on pulmonary vascular lesions.
Pneumomediastinography
- Pneumomediastinography is used to establish the topographic-anatomical location of neoplasms in the border pulmonary-mediastinal zone.
- Gas is introduced into the mediastinum, allowing for the differentiation between lung and mediastinal tumors.
Pleurography
- Pleurography is used to examine encapsulated pleural empyema, determining the exact localization, size, and shape of the cavity.
- Water-soluble or oily contrast agents are introduced into the pleural cavity through a puncture or drainage tube.
Fistulography
- Fistulography is used to diagnose external fistulas of the chest, determining their type, direction, extent, connection with the bronchial tree, and the source of the purulent process.
Special X-Ray Contrast Methods
- Bronchography is used to diagnose bronchiectasis, anomalies, and malformations of the bronchi, and internal bronchial fistulas.
- Angiopulmonography is used to diagnose vascular lesions.
- Pneumomediastinography, pleurography, and fistulography are specialized techniques used in specific situations.
Analysis of the X-Ray Picture of the Lungs
- The analysis should begin with distinguishing between normal and pathological changes.
- The radiological syndrome should be determined, which reduces the range of possible diseases and facilitates differential diagnosis.
- Intrasyndrome diagnosis involves defining the general nature of the pathological process and the specific nosological form of the disease.### Localization of Pathological Processes
- The localization of the pathological process is essential: is it located outside or within the lungs?
- Intrapulmonary processes can appear as a round shadow on an X-ray, including tumors, cysts, tuberculosis, and vascular aneurysms.
Syndromes of Respiratory Diseases
- Syndrome of a Round Shadow: a single formation can indicate cancer; multiple formations can indicate metastases; a single formation with massive calcification can indicate hamartoma; a formation with independent pulsation can indicate a vascular aneurysm.
- Syndrome of Limited Focal Dissemination: foci and limited focal dissemination are rounded, polygonal, or irregularly shaped shadows up to 12 mm in size.
- Syndrome of Extensive Focal Dissemination: lesions of the lungs exceeding two segments or affecting both lungs; can indicate disseminated tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, carcinomatosis, pneumoconiosis, or alveolar pulmonary edema.
- Syndrome of Enlightenment of the Pulmonary Field: a total or subtotal increase in the transparency of the pulmonary field; can indicate total pneumothorax or hypovolemia of the small circle of blood circulation.
- Syndrome of Changes in the Pulmonary Pattern: deviations from the normal pulmonary pattern, including amplification, depletion, or deformation.
X-Ray Computed Tomography (CT)
- CT is the most informative method for diagnosing respiratory diseases.
- CT is performed after careful study of traditional native X-ray examination results.
- CT is essential for patients with negative results on conventional radiographic examination but with disturbing clinical data.
- A primary standard CT scan involves obtaining a series of contiguous tomographic sections from the tops of the lungs to the bottom of the posterior rib-diaphragmatic sinuses.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- MRI is currently not widely used for diagnosing respiratory diseases, but has some advantages over CT.
- MRI is preferable to CT for evaluating the roots of the lungs, pleura, and chest wall.
Ultrasonic Method
- Ultrasonic method is used for visualizing the thoracic wall, rib and diaphragmatic pleura, lining region of the lungs, heart, thoracic aorta, and its branches.
- Scanning of intrathoracic anatomical structures is performed mainly from intercostal, subcostal, parasternal, and suprasternal access.
Radionuclide Method
- Radionuclide studies of the lung and mediastinum are performed using planar scintigraphy, SPECT, and PET.
- Main directions include studying physiological processes, diagnosing pulmonary embolism, malignant neoplasms of the lungs, and tumor lesion of lymph nodes of the mediastinum.
X-Ray-Henological Syndromes of Lung Diseases
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X-ray manifestations of pathological processes in the lungs are diverse but based on four phenomena: shading of lung fields, enlightenment of pulmonary fields, changes in pulmonary pattern, and changes in the roots of the lungs.### Radiological Diagnosis of Respiratory Diseases
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Radiological diagnosis involves multiple-projection X-ray studies to establish anatomical localization of the pathological process in the chest wall, diaphragm, mediastinum, and lungs.
Shading Syndromes
- Limited shading: changes in the lungs and extrapulmonary processes; localization of the pathological process is essential.
- Round shadow syndrome: limited shading, retaining the shape of a circle, semicircle, or oval (>12 mm); differentiation of these processes is challenging.
- Foci and limited focal dissemination: rounded, polygonal, or irregularly shaped shadows (up to 12 mm); multiple foci in one or two segments.
- Extensive focal dissemination: lesions exceeding two segments or bilateral involvement; four types of rashes are distinguished by the size of the foci (miliary, finely confined, medium-focal, and large-focal).
Extensive Enlightenment of the Pulmonary Field
- Out of extrapulmonary pathological processes, this syndrome displays total pneumothorax; intrasyndrome differentiation of intrapulmonary pathological processes is necessary.
- Total one-sided, total two-sided, and subtotal one-sided enlightenment are distinguished by the prevalence of the process.
Analysis of the X-ray Picture
- Analysis should begin with distinguishing between "norm" and "pathology"; determination of the radiological syndrome and intrasyndrome diagnosis is essential.
- The position of the mediastinum and the nature of shading are important for diagnosis (e.g., total homogeneous or non-uniform shading, displacement of the mediastinum).
Ultrasound Method
- Informative for determining the presence, volume, location, and nature of fluid in the pleural cavities; diagnosis of neoplasms of the chest wall and pleura.
- Useful for differentiation of tissue, cystic, and vascular neoplasms of the mediastinum and evaluation of mediastinal lymph nodes.
Radionuclide Method
- Study of physiological processes (alveolar ventilation, alveolar-capillary diffusion, capillary blood flow) and diagnosis of pulmonary embolism, malignant neoplasms, and mediastinal goiter.
- Radionuclide examination includes perfusion and ventilation scintigraphy, and PET scans with tumorotropic radiopharmaceuticals (RFPs).
Computed Tomography (CT)
- Most informative method of radiation diagnosis of respiratory diseases; expedient to perform after careful study of X-ray examination results.
- Essential in cases with negative results of conventional radiographic examination and disturbing clinical data.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Currently not widely used for respiratory diseases; priority is given to X-ray CT.
- However, MRI is preferable to CT in evaluating the roots of the lungs, pleura, and chest wall; effective with contrast enhancement.
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Learn about the methods of radiation research used for examining patients with thoracic pathology, focusing on diseases and damages of lungs and mediastinum. Understand how X-ray methods play a crucial role in establishing the nature of pathological processes, assessing dynamics, and treatment outcomes.
