Arcot Chandrasekhar, M.D.
Objectives:
Diseases that are lumped together as COPD
Pathology of emphysema and how it relates to image findings
Image findings of hyper inflation
Criteria for reporting emphysema
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Hyperinflation Hyperinflation of lungs occur in asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Findings of hyperinflation are:
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What are the x-ray findings of emphysema?
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Lateral chest is best to evaluate flattening of diaphragm, AP diameter and retrosternal air. This lateral chest shows:
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How to read suspected case of COPD
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