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Basic Chest Radiology Overview

The document provides an overview of basic chest radiology, including the different radiographic densities such as air, fat, soft tissue, bones, and metal. It discusses film quality factors like PA vs AP positioning, patient posture (upright or supine), and the importance of inspiration and expiration in imaging. Additionally, it touches on normal lung lobes and various pathologies related to chest radiology.

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Basic Chest Radiology Overview

The document provides an overview of basic chest radiology, including the different radiographic densities such as air, fat, soft tissue, bones, and metal. It discusses film quality factors like PA vs AP positioning, patient posture (upright or supine), and the importance of inspiration and expiration in imaging. Additionally, it touches on normal lung lobes and various pathologies related to chest radiology.

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Sanielle Karla Garcia Lorenzo
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BASIC CHEST

RADIOLOGY
ML Tolentino, M.D.
5
Radiographic
Densities
1. Air
2. Fat
3. Soft tissue
4. Bones
5. Metal
Film Quality
◦ PA vs AP
◦ Upright or Supine
◦ Inspiration or Expiration
◦ Penetration
◦ Rotation
PA vs AP
PA AP

Clavicle Over lung Above lungs


fields apex
Scapula Away from Over lung
lung fields fields
Ribs Posterior ribs Anterior ribs
distinct distinct
Heart Enlarged
Inspiration vs Expiration
Penetration
Rotation
NORMAL
Lobes
Lobes
PATHOLOGIES
THANK YOU!

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