Chest Radiology — Flashcards

Flashcard 51: CO-RADS _____ (RTPCR confirmed)

Answer: 6

Flashcard 52: Investigation of choice in Bronchiectasis- _____

Answer: Volumetric HRCT

Flashcard 53: Kerley _____ lines, cross the normal vascular markings and extend radially from the hilum to the upper lobes

Answer: A

Flashcard 54: _____ is a V-shaped radiolucency seen in the lower left mediastinum in patients with Boerhaave syndrome.

Answer: Naclerio's V sign

Extra: Naclerio's V sign is a radiographic sign of pneumomediastinum, often seen in esophageal rupture (Boerhaave syndrome). It is formed by gas outlining the lateral border of the descending aorta and the left hemidiaphragm, creating a 'V' shape.

Flashcard 55: _____ sign denotes mediastinal border can be obscured only by a pathology which is in direct anatomical contact

Answer: Silhouette

Flashcard 56: What is the earliest sign of left atrial enlargement on CXR?_____

Answer: Left atrial appendage (LAA) enlargement seen as a fullness beneath the pulmonary artery shadow

Flashcard 57: _____ sign is seen on partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (PAPVR) on radiology

Answer: Scimitar

Flashcard 58: _____ sign is seen as enlarged pulmonary artery, in pulmonary embolism

Answer: Fleischner sign

Flashcard 59: Best X-ray view for pleural effusion is?_____

Answer: Lateral decubitus view

Flashcard 60: The most common cause of bulging fissure on a Chest radiograph is _____.

Answer: Klebsiella pneumonia