Tutorial introduction
Tracheal displacement
Hilar abnormalities
Lung abnormalities
Pleural disease
Lobes, fissures and contours
Costophrenic angle blunting
Diaphragmatic abnormalities
Heart contour abnormalities
Mediastinal abnormalities
Soft tissue abnormalities
Bone abnormalities
Tutorial conclusion

Chest x-ray abnormalities

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Conclusion

This tutorial has systematically taken you through the important structures of the chest. You should always check these structures carefully when looking at a chest x-ray.

There are more examples of chest x-ray abnormalities available in the galleries section.

Tutorial key points

Knowledge of anatomy will help you diagnose disease
A systematic approach to viewing chest x-rays is essential
Some anatomical structures are only visible when abnormal
The structures discussed in this tutorial should be checked on every chest x-ray you interpret