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In rounded atelectasis (folded lung or Blesovsky syndrome [15]), an outer portion of the lung slowly collapses as a result of scarring and shrinkage of the membrane layers covering the lungs (pleura), which would show as visceral pleural thickening and entrapment of lung tissue. This produces a rounded appearance on X-ray that doctors may ...
Pulmonary fibrosis is suggested by a history of progressive shortness of breath with exertion. Sometimes fine inspiratory crackles can be heard at the lung bases on auscultation. A chest X-ray may not be abnormal, but high-resolution CT will often show abnormalities. [3]
A technique called pleurodesis can be used to intentionally create scar tissue within the pleural space, usually as a treatment for repeated episodes of a punctured lung, known as a pneumothorax, or for pleural effusions caused by cancer. While this procedure usually generates only limited scar tissue, in rare cases a fibrothorax can develop. [6]
Ground-glass opacity (GGO) is a finding seen on chest x-ray (radiograph) or computed tomography (CT) imaging of the lungs. It is typically defined as an area of hazy opacification (x-ray) or increased attenuation (CT) due to air displacement by fluid, airway collapse, fibrosis , or a neoplastic process . [ 1 ]
Chest x-ray showing dense opacity pleural effusion in the lower left lung of primary pulmonary TB. 5. Hilar or mediastinal lymphadenopathy ( bihilar lymphadenopathy ) - Enlargement of lymph nodes in one or both hila or within the mediastinum, with or without associated atelectasis or consolidation.
The underlying mechanism involves inflammation that results in scar tissue formation. [1] Diagnosis is by CT scan, pulmonary function tests or lung biopsy. [1] A chest X-ray is often normal. [4] While the disease is not reversible, treatments can slow further worsening. [1] This may include the use of corticosteroids or immunosuppressive ...
Plain chest X-rays are unfortunately not diagnostic but may reveal decreased lung volumes, typically with prominent reticular interstitial markings near the lung bases. [3] A chest radiograph of a patient with IPF. Note the small lung fields and peripheral pattern of reticulonodular opacification.
Peribronchial cuffing, also referred to as peribronchial thickening or bronchial wall thickening, is a radiologic sign which occurs when excess fluid or mucus buildup in the small airway passages of the lung causes localized patches of atelectasis (lung collapse). [1] This causes the area around the bronchus to appear more prominent on an X-ray ...