Must Know Chest Xray

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    A 25 yo male, after motorbike accident, presented at BIMC ER with this chest xray. What would you like to do next ? - ProProfs

    A 25 yo male, after motorbike accident, presented at BIMC ER with this chest xray. What would you like to do next ?

    • Arrange consultation to surgeon
    • Immediately arrange chest tube insertion by surgeon
    • Admit patient to ward for observation
    • Perform CT-scan of the chest
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  • 2. 
    What would be the course of action in a 45 yo male with this chest xray ? - ProProfs

    What would be the course of action in a 45 yo male with this chest xray ?

    • Thoracotomy

    • Chest tube insertion

    • Thoracentesis for diagnostic only

    • Thoracentesis for diagnostic and treatment

    Correct Answer
    A. Thoracentesis for diagnostic and treatment
    Explanation
    At first onset of pleural effusion, with a modeate amount of fluid, thoracentesis for diagnostic and treatment would be adequate. Chest tube insertion and Thoracotomy is reserved for persistent cases.

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    This 47 year old man presented with sudden onset sharp, central, abdominal pain. He has a history of indigestion. Examination of the abdomen: abdomen was tender; rigid; no masses. What would be the possible diagnosis ? - ProProfs

    This 47 year old man presented with sudden onset sharp, central, abdominal pain. He has a history of indigestion. Examination of the abdomen: abdomen was tender; rigid; no masses. What would be the possible diagnosis ?

    • Pneumothorax

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia

    • Perforated Duodenal Ulcer

    • Diaphragma Paralysis

    Correct Answer
    A. Perforated Duodenal Ulcer
    Explanation
    Above xray showed Pneumoperitoneum. It is a free air under diaphragm. The most possible cause from above options is Perforated Duodenal Ulcer.

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    What would be the symptoms of this patient ? - ProProfs

    What would be the symptoms of this patient ?

    • Chest pain, heaviness in character, radiates to left arm and neck

    • Chest pain, squeezing in character, middle, alleviated upon leaning forward

    • Chest pain, tearing in character, middle, radiated to the back

    • Chest pain, retrosternal, burning in character, aggravated with food intake

    Correct Answer
    A. Chest pain, tearing in character, middle, radiated to the back
    Explanation
    Xray above is Aortic dissection. The most common character of chest pain is option C.

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  • 5. 
            What do you see in this chest xray ? - ProProfs

            What do you see in this chest xray ?

    • Cavitary  lesion

    • Lung abscess

    • Lung Mass

    • Calcification

    Correct Answer
    A. Cavitary  lesion
    Explanation
    From the image, there seems to be a cavity-like structure, suggesting a cavitary lesion. This is characterized by an air-filled space within the lung tissue, which can be due to various causes like infections (e.g., tuberculosis) or other conditions.

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    A 78 yo male with persistent cough for 7 days, productive of greenish phlegm, presented to our hospital with shortness of breath. Xray as shown above. He is a heavy alcoholic drinker. What would be the possible cause of the above findings ? - ProProfs

    A 78 yo male with persistent cough for 7 days, productive of greenish phlegm, presented to our hospital with shortness of breath. Xray as shown above. He is a heavy alcoholic drinker. What would be the possible cause of the above findings ?

    • Streptococcus Pneumoniae

    • Legionella Sp.

    • Klebsiella Sp.

    • H. Influenzae

    Correct Answer
    A. Klebsiella Sp.
    Explanation
    In alcoholic and Diabetic patient, Klebsiella is more common.

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    67 yo male presented with this chest xray in the clinic. His Calcium level is high. What type of cancer do you think this man has ? - ProProfs

    67 yo male presented with this chest xray in the clinic. His Calcium level is high. What type of cancer do you think this man has ?

    • Small Cell Lung Cancer

    • Adenocarcinoma

    • Squamous cell Lung Cancer

    • Large Cell Lung Cancer

    Correct Answer
    A. Squamous cell Lung Cancer
    Explanation
    The above xray showed lung mass. As the patient has Hypercalcemia, the most common type of cancer is Squamous cell, due to the secretion of parathyroid hormone-like peptides. Small cell lung cancer may secret ADH or ACTH.

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