Technical pitfalls in chest radiography

Since the early days of radiology every effort has been made to improve the quality of the radiographic image. Standardization of technical procedures and refinement of equipment and accessories have done much to diminish the problems associated with the production of high quality radiographs. The radiologist must possess a great knowledge of radiographic technique. The chest radiograph should be carried out following the standard tecchnique and it is important to assess the technical quality of the film before reporting since incorrect exposure, poor inspiration and variation in the position of the patient significantly influences the resultant image. This paper presents a review of the influence of the techniques and position of the patient on the interpretation of the chest radiograph

Role of ultrasound in assessment of foetal abnormalities during pregnancy

The role of ultrasound in early demonstration of fetal abnormalities and its effect on obstetric practice is discussed in this work, thus possessing great benefit during antenatal care

Radiological diagnosis of round atelectasis

Round atelectasis [RA] is an interesting form of lung collapse with the characteristic features of a subpleural mass and curved broncho- vascular markings extending from the hilum into its lower pole. This mass always develops secondary to pleural disease. The radiological features of fifteen cases with round atelectasis were reviewed. In all the cases the opacity was in the lower zone [ten in the right, five in the left] and in all of them the characteristic curved course of the broncho-vascular markings was open. Pleural disease was present in all cases [post infection pleural thickening [eight], pleural effusion [four] and pleural plaques secondary to asbestos exposure in three cases]

Intrathoracic metastatic calcification in patients with chronic renal failure

The chest radiograph of six patients with chronic renal failure [four males and two females], mean age forty two years [range 29 - 52], with different types of intrathoracic metastatic calcification were reviewed. The results are presented and discussed