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Hemoptysis x ray
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Chest x-ray is the first diagnostic modality that is used in a patient with hemoptysis. Chest x-ray might differentiate underlying causes of hemoptysis. Chest x-ray is usually used to compare with previous or later imagings in order to evaluate the progression and resolution of the underlying cause. However, chest x-ray might be completely normal in patients with hemoptysis.
X Ray
X Ray
- Chest x-ray is the first diagnostic modality that is used in a patient with hemoptysis.[1]
- A chest x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of hemoptysis. Findings on chest x-ray that could differentiate underlying causes of hemoptysis include:[2][3]
- Fluid in the lung
- Congestion
- Consolidation
- Chest x-ray is usually used to compare with previous or later imagings in order to evaluate the progression and resolution of the underlying cause.[4]
- However, chest x-ray might be completely normal in patients with hemoptysis.
References
References
- ↑ Sakr, L.; Dutau, H. (2010). “Massive Hemoptysis: An Update on the Role of Bronchoscopy in Diagnosis and Management”. Respiration. 80 (1): 38–58. doi:10.1159/000274492. ISSN 1423-0356.
- ↑ Joskin J, Bruls S, Brisbois D (2012). “[Bronchial artery ligation for the management of hemoptysis]”. Rev Med Liege (in French). 67 (1): 21–5. PMID 22420099.
- ↑ Ittrich, H.; Klose, H.; Adam, G. (2014). “Radiologic Management of Haemoptysis: Diagnostic and Interventional Bronchial Arterial Embolisation”. RöFo – Fortschritte auf dem Gebiet der Röntgenstrahlen und der bildgebenden Verfahren. 187 (04): 248–259. doi:10.1055/s-0034-1385457. ISSN 1438-9029.
- ↑ Earwood JS, Thompson TD (2015). “Hemoptysis: evaluation and management”. Am Fam Physician. 91 (4): 243–9. PMID 25955625.
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