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moongchi

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on: Jul 16, 2018
A patient has bilateral pneumonia. What findings can be expected on the CT scan?
 
  1. Depressed diaphragms
  2. Elongated heart
  3. Air bronchograms
  4. Consolidation
  a. 3, 4
  b. 1, 2
  c. 2, 3, 4
  d. 1, 2, 3, 4

Question 2

On a chest radiograph, starbursts are indicative of:
 
  a. bacterial pneumonia.
  b. carinal carcinoma.
  c. pulmonary vascular congestion.
  d. foreign body aspiration.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Frequently, the CT scan results on a patient with pneumonia will show air bronchograms and consolidation because the alveoli are filled with fluids while the airways are patent. Depressed diaphragms and elongated heart are seen in patients with COPD because of air trapping.

Answer to Question 2

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Starbursts, also called perihilar streaking, are indicative of pulmonary vascular congestion.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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