Blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on the posteroanterior ...

[Beheh]

Blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on the posteroanterior or lateral chest film typically in-dicates:
 
  a. emphysema.
  b. excess pleural fluid.
  c. obesity.
  d. rib fractures.

Question 2

Which chest x-ray view is best used to identify excess pleural fluid?
 
  a. Posteroanterior
  b. Anteroposterior
  c. Lateral decubitus
  d. Apical lordotic

[welcom1000]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
If the point of the costophrenic angle is rounded rather than sharp, it usually indicates a hydro-thorax is present.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The best film for detecting small amounts of pleural fluid is the lateral decubitus view, which is a frontal view taken as the patient is lying on the side of the suspected effusion.

[Beheh]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[scottmt]

Great answer, keep it coming