Foreign Body Inhalation : CXR

 This child with peanut inhalation.  CXR is show below. Appearance is due to the check valve mechanism, where air enters the bronchus around the foreign body but cannot exit, the affected lung will usually appear overinflated and hyperlucent, with concomitant rib flaring and a depressed ipsilateral hemidiaphragm.Famous Radiology Blog http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com
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Source: Sumer's Radiology Site - February 25, 2021 Category: Radiology Authors: Sumer Sethi Source Type: blogs