Chest X-Ray Abnormalities Possible in Pulmonary Embolism, Aortic Dissection and Oesophageal Rupture
Diagnosis | Possible abnormalities (on PA and lateral films) |
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Pulmonary embolism | Focal infiltrate Segmental collapse Raised hemidiaphragm Pleural effusion |
Aortic dissection | Widening or double lumen to aortic knuckle Irregular aortic contour Discrepancy in diameter of ascending and descending thoracic aorta Pleural effusion Mediastinal widening Displacement of calcified intima |
Oesophageal rupture | Mediastinal and subcutaneous emphysema Paraspinal mass Pleural effusion |