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LECTYRE OF THE CHEST X-RAY. A.WEISS M.D D.E.S , Chirurgie Générale, Viscérale et Laparoscopique A.F.S/A.F.S.A/DU - FRANCE. Aims. Basics . Best exam results . Appreciate the role radiology plays . Instil an interest in radiology. Contents. Densities Techniques Anatomy
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LECTYRE OF THE CHEST X-RAY A.WEISS M.D D.E.S ,Chirurgie Générale, Viscérale et Laparoscopique A.F.S/A.F.S.A/DU - FRANCE
Aims • Basics . • Best exam results . • Appreciate the role radiology plays . • Instil an interest in radiology . A.K.WEISS M.D
Contents • Densities • Techniques • Anatomy • CXR Interpretation • Common Pathologies • Questions A.K.WEISS M.D
Densities • The big two densities are: • (1) WHITE - Bone • (2) BLACK - Air • The others are: • (3) DARK GREY- Fat • (4) GREY- Soft tissue/water • And if anything Man-made is on the film, it is: • (5) BRIGHT WHITE - Man-made A.K.WEISS M.D
TECHNIQUEP-A ( relation of x-ray beam to patient ) A.K.WEISS M.D
TECHNIQUELateral A.K.WEISS M.D
TECHNIQUELateral Decubitus A.K.WEISS M.D
I.D A.K.WEISS M.D
ORIENTATION - ROTATION A.K.WEISS M.D
PENETRATION LOW HIGH A.K.WEISS M.D
INSPIRATION - EXPIRATION A.K.WEISS M.D
ORGANS A.K.WEISS M.D
LECTURE OF THE NORMAL CHEST X - RAY A.K.WEISS M.D
ANATOMY A.K.WEISS M.D
Lobes RIGHT UPPER LOBE
Lobes RIGHT MIDDLE LOBE
LOBES RIGHT LOWER LOBE
Lobes LEFT LOWER LOBE
LOBES LEFT UPPER LOBE WITH LINGULA
LOBES LINGULA
LOBES LEFT UPPER LOBE – UPPER DIVISION
Heart - RIGHT BORDER : EDGE OF ( R ) ATRIUM - LEFT BORDER : ( L ) VENTRICLE + ATRIUM - POSTERIOR BORDER : REFT VENTRICLE - ANTERIOR BORDER : RIGHT VENTRICLE
Heart A.K.WEISS M.D
LECTURE OF THE NORMAL CHEST X - RAY • Superior vena cava • Inferior vena cava • Right atrium (blue) • Right ventricle (blue) • Left ventricle (red) • Aorta • Pulmonary trunk A.K.WEISS M.D
Hilum Made of : Pulmonary Art.+Veins The Bronchi Left Hilus higher (max 1-2,5 cm) Identical : size, shape, density
LECTURE OF THE NORMAL CHEST X - RAY A.K.WEISS M.D
LECTURE OF THE NORMAL CHEST X - RAY A.K.WEISS M.D
LECTURE OF THE NORMAL CHEST X - RAY • Rib • Sternum • Breast • Position of oblique fissure • Position of horizontal fissure A.K.WEISS M.D
LECTURE OF THE NORMAL CHEST X - RAY A.K.WEISS M.D
LECTURE OF THE NORMAL CHEST X - RAY A.K.WEISS M.D
NORMAL POSITION OR NOT ? A.K.WEISS M.D
LECTURE OF THE NORMAL CHEST X - RAY A.K.WEISS M.D
CXR Interpretation A.K.WEISS M.D
Technical Details Type Orientation Rotation Penetration Inspiration - expiration
Lungs Lungs Density Symmetry Lesions
Heart SIZE
Heart Size of heart Size of individual chambers of heart Size of pulmonary vessels Evidence of stents, clips, wires and valves Outline of aorta and IVC and SVC
Mediastinum: Width Contour AP window HILA • Size • Location
Review areas Apices Behind the heart CP angles Below the diaphragm Soft tissues ( breast, surgical emphysema) Ribs & clavicle Vertebrae
Identify the lesion → localise the lesion → describe the lesion → give DDNever stop looking, carry on with your systematic approach!!
Pathology A.K.WEISS M.D
EMPHYSEMA A.K.WEISS M.D