Scenario:

A 47 year old male presents to the Radiology Department for a Chest X-Ray. The Clinical Notes on the referral were as follows:

Fever, unwell, coarse apical breath sounds A PA and Lateral were obtained.

A PA and Lateral were obtained.

Task:

Write a two page report (500 words) covering the following points:

1. The patient has internal artefacts. Identify the location of these.

2. Label the following anatomical points on the PA image:

a) Trachea
b) Carina
c) Left Main Bronchus
d) Right Hilum
e) Medial borders of the Scapulae
f) Gastic Bubble
g) Costophrenic Angles
h) Cardiophrenic Angles

3. Discuss the adequacy of the examination and identify any corrective measures required for the lateral projection.