Interstitial Lung Disease: A Picture Book
Figure S2-1 Normal Figure S2-2 Comments Note that the pulmonary vessels are the only structures seen within the air-filled lung. They branch, taper, and are barely visible as they reach…
Unknown Cases: The Ultimate Challenge
These quizzes were set up in the prior edition to simulate the oral boards in radiology. The oral boards have been discontinued, but you may find it interesting to “work…
Fleischner Society: Glossary of Terms for Thoracic Imaging
Reused with permission. From Hansell DM, Bankier AA, MacMahon H, et al. Fleischner Society: Glossary of terms for thoracic imaging Radiology. 2008 Mar; 246(3):697–772. Epub 2008 Jan 14. © RSNA, 2008…
Segmental Anatomy
Each lung is divided into lobes and each lobe is divided into segments. Each segment is supplied by its own bronchus, which is called a segmental bronchus. We will learn…
More Unknown Cases: On Your Own
Welcome to the real world of radiology! Section A ( the real world ) contains 10 cases with the patient’s age, sex, and a brief history. Section B (the real,…
The Pleural and Extrapleural Spaces
The pleural cavity is a true space between the visceral and parietal pleura. The extrapleural space, a potential space, lies between the rib cage and the adherent parietal pleura. Each…
Cardiovascular Disease
To analyze cardiovascular disease fully, the heart, pulmonary vessels, lungs, and pleural space must all be studied. Every beginner should be able to recognize the cardiovascular structures, cardiomegaly, and left…
Understanding the Mediastinum
The mediastinum is the area between the right and left lungs, bounded by the medial-parietal pleura. Mediastinal diseases can be difficult to detect on chest x-ray because most diseases are…
Computed Tomography: The Fleischner Society Glossary of Terms
Reused with permission. From Austin JH, Muller NL, Friedman PJ, et al. Glossary of Terms for CT of the Lungs: Recommendations of the Nomenclature Committee of the Fleischner Society Radiology 1996,…
