2. Lung AnatomyLung Anatomy
TracheaTrachea
CarinaCarina
Right and LeftRight and Left
Pulmonary BronchiPulmonary Bronchi
Secondary BronchiSecondary Bronchi
Tertiary BronchiTertiary Bronchi
BronchiolesBronchioles
Alveolar DuctAlveolar Duct
AlveoliAlveoli
3. Lung AnatomyLung Anatomy
Right LungRight Lung
Superior lobeSuperior lobe
Middle lobeMiddle lobe
Inferior lobeInferior lobe
Left LungLeft Lung
Superior lobeSuperior lobe
Inferior lobeInferior lobe
4. Lung Anatomy on Chest X-rayLung Anatomy on Chest X-ray
PA View:PA View:
Extensive overlapExtensive overlap
Lower lobes extendLower lobes extend
highhigh
Lateral View:Lateral View:
Extent of lower lobesExtent of lower lobes
5. Lung Anatomy on Chest X-rayLung Anatomy on Chest X-ray
The right upper lobe (RUL) occupies the upper 1/3 of the rightThe right upper lobe (RUL) occupies the upper 1/3 of the right
lung.lung.
Posteriorly, the RUL is adjacent to the first three to five ribs.Posteriorly, the RUL is adjacent to the first three to five ribs.
Anteriorly, the RUL extends inferiorly as far as the 4th rightAnteriorly, the RUL extends inferiorly as far as the 4th right
anterior ribanterior rib
6. Lung Anatomy on Chest X-rayLung Anatomy on Chest X-ray
The right middle lobe is typically the smallest of the three, andThe right middle lobe is typically the smallest of the three, and
appears triangular in shape, being narrowest near the hilumappears triangular in shape, being narrowest near the hilum
7. The right lower lobe is the largest of all three lobes, separated from theThe right lower lobe is the largest of all three lobes, separated from the
others by the major fissure.others by the major fissure.
Posteriorly, the RLL extend as far superiorly as the 6th thoracicPosteriorly, the RLL extend as far superiorly as the 6th thoracic
vertebral body, and extends inferiorly to the diaphragm.vertebral body, and extends inferiorly to the diaphragm.
Review of the lateral plain film surprisingly shows the superior extent ofReview of the lateral plain film surprisingly shows the superior extent of
the RLL.the RLL.
8. Lung Anatomy on Chest X-rayLung Anatomy on Chest X-ray
These lobes can be separated fromThese lobes can be separated from
one another by two fissures.one another by two fissures.
The minor fissure separates theThe minor fissure separates the
RUL from the RML, and thusRUL from the RML, and thus
represents the visceral pleuralrepresents the visceral pleural
surfaces of both of these lobes.surfaces of both of these lobes.
Oriented obliquely, the majorOriented obliquely, the major
fissure extends posteriorly andfissure extends posteriorly and
superiorly approximately to thesuperiorly approximately to the
level of the fourth vertebral body.level of the fourth vertebral body.
9. The lobar architecture of the left lung is slightly differentThe lobar architecture of the left lung is slightly different
than the right.than the right.
Because there is no defined left minor fissure, there areBecause there is no defined left minor fissure, there are
only two lobes on the left; the left upperonly two lobes on the left; the left upper
11. Lung Anatomy on Chest X-rayLung Anatomy on Chest X-ray
These two lobes areThese two lobes are
separated by a majorseparated by a major
fissure, identical to thatfissure, identical to that
seen on the right side,seen on the right side,
although often slightlyalthough often slightly
more inferior in location.more inferior in location.
The portion of the leftThe portion of the left
lung that correspondslung that corresponds
anatomically to the rightanatomically to the right
middle lobe ismiddle lobe is
incorporated into the leftincorporated into the left
upper lobe.upper lobe.
19. A structure is rendered visible on aA structure is rendered visible on a
radiograph by the juxtaposition of tworadiograph by the juxtaposition of two
different densitiesdifferent densities
Chest Radiography: Basic PrinciplesChest Radiography: Basic Principles
20. Silhouette SignSilhouette Sign
Loss of the expected interface normallyLoss of the expected interface normally
created by juxtaposition of two structurescreated by juxtaposition of two structures
of different densityof different density
No boundary can be seen between twoNo boundary can be seen between two
structures of similar densitystructures of similar density
22. Differential X-Ray AbsorptionDifferential X-Ray Absorption
The absence of a normal interface mayThe absence of a normal interface may
indicate disease;indicate disease;
The presence of an unexpectedThe presence of an unexpected
interface may also indicate diseaseinterface may also indicate disease
The presence of interfaces can be usedThe presence of interfaces can be used
to localize abnormalitiesto localize abnormalities
23. Chest RadiographicChest Radiographic
Patterns of DiseasePatterns of Disease
Air space opacityAir space opacity
Interstitial opacityInterstitial opacity
Nodules and massesNodules and masses
LymphadenopathyLymphadenopathy
Cysts and cavitiesCysts and cavities
Lung volumesLung volumes
Pleural diseasesPleural diseases
25. Air Space OpacityAir Space Opacity
Components:Components:
air bronchogram: air-filled bronchusair bronchogram: air-filled bronchus
surrounded by airless lungsurrounded by airless lung
confluent opacity extending to pleuralconfluent opacity extending to pleural
surfacessurfaces
segmental distributionsegmental distribution
26. Air Space Opacity: DDXAir Space Opacity: DDX
Blood (hemorrhage)Blood (hemorrhage)
Pus (pneumonia)Pus (pneumonia)
Water (edema)Water (edema)
hydrostatic or non-cardiogenichydrostatic or non-cardiogenic
Cells (tumor)Cells (tumor)
Protein/fat: alveolar proteinosis andProtein/fat: alveolar proteinosis and
lipoid pneumonialipoid pneumonia
32. Nodules and MassesNodules and Masses
Nodule: any pulmonary lesion represented inNodule: any pulmonary lesion represented in
a radiograph by a sharply defined, discrete,a radiograph by a sharply defined, discrete,
nearly circular opacity 2-30 mm in diameternearly circular opacity 2-30 mm in diameter
Mass:Mass: larger than 3 cmlarger than 3 cm
33. Nodules and MassesNodules and Masses
Qualifiers:Qualifiers:
single or multiplesingle or multiple
sizesize
border definitionborder definition
presence or absence of calcificationpresence or absence of calcification
locationlocation
44. Cysts & CavitiesCysts & Cavities
CystCyst: abnormal pulmonary parenchymal: abnormal pulmonary parenchymal
space, not containing lung but filled with airspace, not containing lung but filled with air
and/or fluid, congenital or acquired, with aand/or fluid, congenital or acquired, with a
wall thickness greater than 1 mmwall thickness greater than 1 mm
epithelial lining often presentepithelial lining often present
45. Cysts & CavitiesCysts & Cavities
CavityCavity: Abnormal pulmonary: Abnormal pulmonary
parenchymal space, not containing lung butparenchymal space, not containing lung but
filled with air and/or fluid, caused by tissuefilled with air and/or fluid, caused by tissue
necrosis, with a definitive wall greater thannecrosis, with a definitive wall greater than
1 mm in thickness and comprised of1 mm in thickness and comprised of
inflammatory and/or neoplastic elementsinflammatory and/or neoplastic elements
46. Cysts & CavitiesCysts & Cavities
Characterize:Characterize:
wall thickness at thickest portionwall thickness at thickest portion
inner lininginner lining
presence/absence of air/fluid levelpresence/absence of air/fluid level
number and locationnumber and location
59. widewide
mediastinummediastinum
obliteration ofobliteration of
aortic knobaortic knob
Rt mainstemRt mainstem
shift up andshift up and
rightright
NG deviateNG deviate
to rightto right
pleural cappleural cap
Major Vessel Injury
Potential X ray
findings
60. Expiration reduces lung volume,Expiration reduces lung volume,
making a small pneumo easier to seemaking a small pneumo easier to see
61.
62.
63.
64.
65.
66.
67. Irregular linear opacities are present in both lungs, especially in the periphery
and the bases of the lungs. The heart is slightly enlarged, but this is not related
to the pulmonary abnormalities in this case.
72. A single, 3cm relatively thin-walled cavity is noted in the left
midlung. This finding is most typical of squamous cell
carcinoma (SCC). One-third of SCC masses show cavitation
73.
74. LUL Atelectasis: Loss of heart borders/silhouetting.
Notice over inflation on unaffected lung
78. Pseudotumor: fluid has filled the minor fissure creating a density
that resembles a tumor (arrow). Recall that fluid and soft tissue
are indistinguishable on plain film. Further analysis, however,
reveals a classic pleural effusion in the right pleura. Note the
right lateral gutter is blunted and the right diaphram is obscurred.
79.
80. Pneumonia:a large pneumonia consolidation in the right
lower lobe. Knowledge of lobar and segmental anatomy is
important in identifying the location of the infection
84. CHF:a great deal of accentuated interstitial
markings, Curly lines, and an enlarged heart.
Normally indistinct upper lobe vessels are
prominent but are also masked by interstitial
edema.
Notas do Editor
The right upper lobe (RUL) occupies the upper 1/3 of the right lung. Posteriorly, the RUL is adjacent to the first three to five ribs. Anteriorly, the RUL extends inferiorly as far as the 4th right anterior rib.
The right middle lobe is typically the smallest of the three, and appears triangular in shape, being narrowest near the hilum.
Posteriorly, the RLL extend as far superiorly as the 6th thoracic vertebral body, and extends inferiorly to the diaphragm. Review of the lateral plain film surprisingly shows the superior extent of the RLL; there is considerable overlap between the more anterosuperiorly located RUL and the RLL. Similarly, the deep posterior gutters extend considerably inferiorly; with full inspiration, the lower lobe can extend may as low as L2, becoming superimposed over the upper poles of the kidneys.
Grossly, these lobes can be separated from one another by two fissures which anatomically correspond to the visceral pleural surfaces of those lobes from which they are formed. The minor fissure separates the RUL from the RML, and thus represents the visceral pleural surfaces of both of these lobes. The minor fissure is oriented horizontally, extending ventrally from the chest wall, and extending posteriorly to meet the major fissure. Generally, the location of the minor fissure is approximately at the level of the fourth vertebral body and crosses the right sixth rib in the midaxillary line. The right major fissure is more expansive in size than the minor fissure, separating the right upper and middle lobes from the larger right lower lobe. Oriented obliquely, the major fissure extends posteriorly and superiorly approximately to the level of the fourth vertebral body. The major fissure extends anteroinferiorly, intersecting the diaphragm at the anterior cardiophrenic angle
The lobar architecture of the left lung is slightly different than the right. Because there is no defined left minor fissure, there are only two lobes on the left; left upper
and left lower lobes
These two lobes are separated by a major fissure, identical to that seen on the right side, although often slightly more inferior in location. The portion of the left lung that corresponds anatomically to the right middle lobe is incorporated into the left upper lobe.
It is important to understand that in most individuals, interlobar fissures are usually not completely formed; in some individuals there may be complete absence of a fissure thus losing the demarcation between lobes on gross examination.
In general, fissures are not readily identifiable on plain films, with only small portions typically visualized at best. This is because fissures which are composed of only two layers of visceral pleura, may not present a significant radiographic interface and will not produce a shadow. However, if there is fluid within the pleural space or if the visceral pleura is thickened, fissures may be seen in their entirety.