How to Interpret a Chest X-Ray (Lesson 8 - Focal Lung Processes)

A discussion of how to identify, localize, and describe pneumonia, as well as pulmonary nodules and lung cavities. Signs of a pulmonary embolism are reviewed as well. Video includes the following images (among others): RML pneumonia, downloaded from , originally posted by Roberto Schubert. Lung abscess, downloaded from , originally posted by Abhijit Datir. Sources for other images may include Wikimedia Commons, , and Jose Caceres’ wonderful radiology blog: