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- If the trachea remains central, consolidation, pulmonary edema/ARDS, a pleural mass, or chest wall mass should be considered.
- If the trachea is pushed away from the opacified side, a pleural effusion, diaphragmatic hernia,
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Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
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Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
2. Before going to our topic lets have
a look at normal chest X ray PA
view and structures normally
visualize in it
3.
4. Complete Opacification of a hemithorax seen on a
posterior anterior radiograph of Chest usually
indicates presence of extensive disease.
The diagnosis in such cases may be quite variable
and the differential diagnosis extends from
congenital conditions to inflammatory, infective and
malignant conditions.
In many cases, the position of mediastinum in
opaque hemi thorax helps in narrowing down of list
of differential diagnosis on chest X-ray basis. Any
space occupying etiology of one side of lung shifts
the mediastinum to contra lateral side, whereas in
lesions with loss of healthy lung tissue may result in
volume loss that shifts the mediastinum to same
side. So
5. The differential diagnosis can be shortened further
with one simple observation –
the position of the trachea.
Is it central, pulled or pushed from the side of
opacification?
6. Trachea pulled toward the opacified side
Pneumonectomy
total lung collapse
pulmonary agenesis
pulmonary hypoplasia
7. Trachea remains central in position
consolidation
pulmonary oedema/ARDS
pleural mass: e.g. mesothelioma
chest wall mass: e.g. Askin/Ewing sarcoma
8. Pushed away from the opacified side
pleural effusion.
diaphragmatic hernia
large pulmonary mass
9. CXR from a 65 year old with right sided chest pain
This patient has previously had a left
pneumonectomy. There is mediastinal shift to the left
and there are surgical clips visible around the left main
bronchus.
10. Pneumonectomy is the complete surgical removal of the
lung. It is most commonly performed for a primary lung
malignancy. The lung is removed in its entirety providing
the patient has adequate pulmonary reserve from the
contralateral lung.
Radiographic appearances
Plain radiograph
Pneumonectomy is one of the causes of a white out of the
hemithorax.
The hemithorax is completely opacified with the trachea
pulled towards the side of the abnormality. Surgical clips
may be identified at the lung hilum.
CT
The lung is absent at the side of surgery, with resultant
mediastinal shift and compensatory hyperaeration of the
contralateral lung.
11. CT scan of post-pneumonectomy syndrome following right pneumonectomy.
Note, left mainstem bronchus compressed between the pulmonary artery
(anterior) and the aorta and spine (posterior)
12. Trachea pulled towards opacified
side
Total lung collapse:
Collapse is diminished volume of air in the lung with
associated reduction of lung volume and in
consolidation there is diminished volume of air in the
lung associated with normal lung volume
Causes opaque hemithorax with displacement of
mediastinum to the affected side with compensatory
hyperinflation of opposite lung often with herniation
across midline.
Herniation mostly occurs in retrosternal space but may
occur posterior to heart or under aortic arch
13. MECHANISMS OF COLLAPSE
Obstructive collapse/Resorptive:
Results from airway obstruction by an endobronchial
lesion. This prevents the passage of air along the bronchial
tree. Air distal to the obstruction is resorbed by the alveoli.
Atelectasis draws edema fluid into the alveoli. So increased
opacity results from both due to absence of air within the
lung and due to increased fluid within the alveoli.
Causes are-
obstructing neoplasms,
mucous plugging in asthmatics or critically ill patients and
foreign body aspiration
14.
15. X ray of 35y male patient K/C/O testicular carcinoma on routine follow
up scanning.
Complete white out of the right hemithorax , with mild deviation of the trachea to
the right. Subtle endoluminal mass is appreciable from the right main bronchus
into the lower trachea above the carin
16. Complete obstruction of the right main bronchus from the level of the carina by
a soft tissue density within the lumen. The trachea is deviated to the right .
Subsequent collapse of the right lung with right hemithorax volume loss
17. Total lung collapse due to
endobronchial intubation
Presentation
Decreased oxygen saturation
in adult female patient
Supine chest x-ray was taken
It demonstrates the endotracheal
tube located in the right main bronchus
probably past the origin of the right
upper lobe bronchus.
There is associated complete atelectasis of
the left lung with marked shift of the
mediastinum towards the left.
Nasogastric tube in situ.
18. Total lung collapse due to
endobronchial intubation
Endobronchial intubation is relatively common in patients intubated in a hurry, and
although the chest is auscultated to ensure bilateral air entry, the tube can slowly migrate
into the bronchus.
While a well patient can easily survive on a single well ventilated lung, in the setting of
trauma or acute illness, endobronchial intubation needs to be recognised and corrected
expediently.
Chest radiograph
Identification of the tip of the ETT and awareness of secondary signs of the endobrochial
intubation is pivotal in making the diagnosis.
Ideally, ETT tip position should be below the interclavicular line and approximately 2 cm
above the carina. This allows for tube tip movement when the neck is moved: 2 when the
chin is depressed, the tube tip will move downwards and when the chin is lifted, the tube
tip will move upwards.
In circumstances where the carina cannot be visualised, its location can be inferred by
identifying the aazygos arch and the arch of the aorta.
The right main bronchus has a more vertical orientation than the left. Thus, if
endobronchial intubation occurs, it is (more often than not) the right main bronchus
that is intubated.
If the tube is inserted deep into the right main bronchus, the right upper lobe bronchus
can be obstructed. This results in collapse of the left lung and the right upper lobe. (In
some patients, an anomalous right upper lobe bronchus may be obstructed by a
normally sited tube.)
Secondary signs of endobronchial intubation on chest radiograph include collapse of
lobe / segments obstructed.
19. Total lung collapse due to foreign
body aspiration
This is an x ray PA view from
A child who presented in the ED
With history of aspiration of
A peanut.
In this case however it is difficult
To visualize FB as peanut oil
Initiates brisk inflammatory
Response with its disintegration
But the finding in x ray is left
lung Collapse and tracheal shift
towards opacified side
so it may be in
the left Main bronchus.
20. FB is confirmed and removed by
bronchoscopy
Peanut in left main bronchus
21. White out hemithorax with trachea
shifted towards opacified side
A 35 year old male presented with low grade fever and cough with
mucopurulent sputum since 10 days with history of recurrent similar episodes
since childhood.
General examination revealed pallor and tachypnea.
Chest examination showed decreased movement of right hemithorax,
ipsilateral tracheal shift, impaired percussion note and absent breath sound on
right side with scanty coarse inspiratory crackles in mammary area. The
percussion note was hyper resonant on left side along with harsh vesicular
breath sound and coarse crackles.
He was otherwise healthy with no other co morbid illness.
22. White out hemithorax with trachea
shifted towards opacified side
Chest X ray revealed an opaque right hemi thorax with signs of volume
loss and compensatory hyperinflation of the left lung.
23. White out hemithorax with trachea
shifted towards opacified side
He was investigated with CT thorax.
CT confirms the diagnosis as pulmonary agenesis
24. White out hemithorax with trachea
shifted towards opacified side
Pulmonary aplasia-
Rare congenital pathology in which there is unilateral or bilateral absence of lung
tissue. It is distinguished from pulmonary agenesis, although similar, the main
difference being that there is a short-blind ending bronchus in aplasia.
it is usually unilateral, as bilateral pulmonary aplasia is not viable.
Radiographic features
Plain film
On chest x-ray, it can present as an hemithorax white-out or ipsilateral lung volume
loss with ipsilateral shift of mediastinal structures and contralateral lung
hyperinflation. A main ipsilateral bronchus is rarely seen, although CT-scan can
demonstrate a rudimentary main bronchus 1.
CT
CT-scan will confirm the absence of lung parenchyma and mediastinal ipsilateral
shift. Also, there is an ipsilateral absence of pulmonary artery. It may also show
other cardiac congenital malformations and ipsilateral bronchus remnant.
25. White out hemithorax with trachea
shifted towards opacified side
An 18-year-old boy presented to the medical clinic with exertional chest pain, dyspnoea during sleep,
cough with expectoration and intermittent fever for 5 days. He was a labourer . He gave a history of
antitubercular therapy taken for around 3 months. There was no history of any diu.rnal variation in
fever, chills/rigors associated, haemoptysis or anxiety/palpitations.
X-RAY
markedly shifted trachea (towards left),
crowding of ribs on the left side and
compensatory hyperplasia of the right lung.
27. White out hemithorax with trachea
shifted towards opacified side
Pulmonary hypoplasia:
It is characterised by the presence of both bronchi
(albeit rudimentary) and alveoli in an under-
developed lobe. Both the size and the weight of the
lung is reduced. so
Agenesis (complete absence of the lung tissue);
Aplasia (no lung tissue, but there is a rudimentary
bronchus);
Hypoplasia (all lung tissues exist but underdeveloped).
28. Trachea pulled toward the opacified side
Pneumonectomy
total lung collapse
pulmonary agenesis
pulmonary hypoplasia
29. Trachea remains central in position
consolidation
pulmonary oedema/ARDS
pleural mass: e.g. mesothelioma
chest wall mass: e.g. Askin/Ewing sarcoma
30. Trachea remains central in position
This patient presented to the emergency department
for increasing fatigue and shortness of breath.
CXR
Shows-
A complete white out of the right
lung .
Trachea is central.
31. Trachea remains central in position
USG of same patient-
This is the appearance of consolidated lung (in this case, cancer). Normal lung is air filled and not
readily visible with ultrasound, but in consolidation as fluid fills the lung and displaces air the lung is
easier to visualize with ultrasound.
In this image its easy to see the difference between collapsed lung (from cancer) and pleural fluid, but
in some cases complex effusions can be more difficult to distinguish. You can look for air
bronchograms (small bright reflectors from air trapped in the lung), or doppler can be used to
visualize small pulmonary vessels.
32. Trachea remains central in position
Consolidation is the result of replacement of air in the alveoli
by transudate, pus, blood, cells or other substances.
Pneumonia is by far the most common cause of consolidation.
The disease usually starts within the alveoli and spreads from
one alveolus to another.
When it reaches a fissure the spread stops there.
The key-findings on the X-ray are:
No Tracheal shift
ill-defined homogeneous opacity obscuring vessels
:Silhouette sign loss of lung/soft tissue interface
Air-bronchogram
Extention to the pleura or fissure, but not crossing it
No volume loss
33. Trachea remains central in position
Diffuse consolidation in bronchoalveolar carcinoma
The chest x-ray shows diffuse consolidation with 'white out' of the left lung
with an air-bronchogram.
This patient had a chronic disease with progressive consolidation.
The disease started as a persitent consolidation in the left lung and finally
spread to the right lung.
Final diagnosis:
bronchoalveolar carcinoma.
34. Trachea remains central in position
CT findings-
extensive airspace opacities with numerous air-bronchograms.
Sputum, right and left main bronchus
lavage were positive for malignant cells
consistent of carcinoma,
35. Trachea remains central in position
Presentation
Patient admitted with progressive respiratory distress 24 hours after arriving at town at 2700 meters
above sea level.
Finding
Diffuse indistict airspace
Opacity (right>left)
36. Trachea remains central in position
Pulmonary oedema
Pathology
One method of classifying pulmonary oedema is as four main
categories on the basis of pathophysiology which include:
increased hydrostatic pressure oedema
two pathophysiological and radiological phases are recognized in the
development of pressure oedema
interstitial oedema
alveolar flooding or alveolar oedema
these phases are virtually identical for left-sided heart failure and fluid
overload
permeability oedema with diffuse alveolar damage (DAD)
permeability oedema without diffuse alveolar damage
mixed oedema due to simultaneous increased hydrostatic pressure and
permeability changes
It can arise from a range of both cardiogenic and non-cardiogenic
causes.
37. Causes
cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
left heart failure
congestive cardiac failure
mitral regurgitation
non cardiogenic pulmonary oedema: useful mnemonic: NOTCARDIAC
fluid overload
pulmonary oedema with acute asthma
post-obstructive pulmonary oedema/ post intubation pulmonary oedema
pulmonary oedema in pulmonary thromboembolism
pulmonary oedema due to air embolism
pulmonary veno-occlusive disease
near drowning pulmonary oedema / asphyxiation pulmonary oedema
ARDS- pulmonary oedema with diffuse alveolar damage
heroin-induced pulmonary oedema
pulmonary oedema following administration of cytokines
transfusion related acute lung injury
high-altitude pulmonary oedema
neurogenic pulmonary oedema
reperfusion pulmonary oedema
pulmonary oedema following lung transplantation
re-expansion pulmonary oedema
post-pneumonectomy pulmonary oedema
post lung volume reduction pulmonary oedema
pulmonary oedema from anti snake venom administration.
38. Radiographic features
Plain radiograph
The chest radiograph still remains the most practical and
useful method of radiologically assessing and quantifying
pulmonary oedema .
Features useful for broadly assessing pulmonary oedema
on a plain radiograph include:
pulmonary venous engorgement/ pulmonary blood flow
distribution / upper lobe pulmonary venous diversion
cardiac size/cardio-thoracic ratio: useful for assessing for
an underlying cardiogenic cause or association
presence of peri-bronchial cuffing
septal lines: Kerley lines
bat wing pulmonary opacities
pleural effusions
39. Pulmonary oedema grading
grade 0: normal chest radiograph, PCWP 8-12 mmHg
grade 1: shows evidence of upper lobe diversion on a
chest radiograph, PCWP 13-18 mmHg
grade 2: shows interstitial oedema on a chest
radiograph, PCWP 19-25 mmHg
grade 3: shows alveolar oedema on a chest radiograph,
PCWP >25 mmHg
40. Cardiogenic pulmonary edema
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the result of insufficient output because
of cardiac failure, high resistance in the circulation or fluid overload.
Left ventricle (LV) failure is the most common and results in decreased
cardiac output and increased pulmonary venous pressure.
In the lungs LV failure will lead to dilatation of pulmonary vessels, leakage
of fluid into the interstitium and the pleural space and finally into the alveoli
resulting in pulmonary edema.
Right ventricle (RV) failure is usually the result of long standing LV failure
or pulmonary disease and causes increased systemic venous pressure resulting
in edema in dependent tissues and abdominal viscera.
41. Kerley A lines-These are longer (at least 2cm and up to 6cm) unbranching
lines coursing diagonally from the hila out to the periphery of the lungs. They
are caused by distension of anastomotic channels between peripheral and
central lymphatics of the lungs. Kerley A lines are less commonly seen than
Kerley B lines. Kerley A lines are never seen without Kerley B or C lines .
Kerley B lines
Kerley B linesThese are short parallel lines at the lung periphery. These lines
represent interlobular septa, which are usually less than 1 cm in length and
parallel to one another at right angles to the pleura. They are located
peripherally in contact with the pleura, but are generally absent along fissural
surfaces. They may be seen in any zone but are most frequently observed at the
lung bases at the costophrenic angles on the PA radiograph, and in the
substernal region on lateral radiographs. [Causes of Kerley B lines include;
pulmonary edema, lymphangitis carcinomatosa and malignant lymphoma,
viral and mycoplasmal pneumonia, interstitial pulmonary fibrosis,
pneumoconiosis, sarcoidosis. They can be an evanescent sign on the CXR of a
patient in and out of heart failure.
Kerley C lines
These are the least commonly seen of the Kerley lines. They are short, fine lines
throughout the lungs, with a reticular appearance. They may represent
thickening of anastomotic lymphatics or superimposition of many Kerley B
lines.
42. A chest radiograph showed an enlarged cardiac silhouette, a dilated azygos vein, and
peribronchial cuffing, in addition to Kerley's A, B, and C lines. Kerley's A lines (arrows)
are linear opacities extending from the periphery to the hila; they are caused by
distention of anastomotic channels between peripheral and central lymphatics. Kerley's
B lines (white arrowheads) are short horizontal lines situated perpendicularly to the
pleural surface at the lung base; they represent edema of the interlobular septa. Kerley's
C lines (black arrowheads) are reticular opacities at the lung base, representing Kerley's
B lines en face.
43. CXR from 64 year old Hispanic male who was diagnosed
with advanced mesothelioma.
44. The most common mesothelioma finding on radiographs is
unilateral, concentric, plaque like, or nodular pleural
thickening.Pleural effusions are common and may obscure the
presence of the un derlying pleural thickening. The tumor
frequently extends into the fissures, which become thickened
and irregular in contour. A slight right-sided predominance is
observed, possibly because of a larger pleural surface area. The
tumor can rigidly encase the lung, causing compression of lung
parenchyma, diaphragm elevation, inter-costal space narrowing,
and mediastinal shift toward the tumor. Calcified pleural
plaques are present in 20% of patients with mesothelioma and
are usually related to the previous asbestos exposure.
Lung nodules and hilar masses usually result from direct
mesothelioma tumor extension into the lung parenchyma and
mediastinal structures, such as lymph nodes, the pericardium,
and the heart. Although usually unilateral, direct extension of
the tumor across the mediastinum into the contralateral hemi-
thorax does occur.
Although a definite diagnosis cannot be made on the basis of
plain film findings, new unilateral pleural thickening or effusion
in a patient who has a history of exposure to asbestos is highly
suggestive of mesothelioma.
45. Pleural effusion in a 70-year-old man with a history of asbestos exposure and
known left-sided MPM. Axial contrast material-enhanced CT scans obtained at
different levels show unilateral pleural effusion (P) with extensive calcified
pleural plaques (arrows).
49. So the findings are
A large soft tissue mass arising from the upper left
chest wall.
Detruction of much of the 4th rib is noted with tumour
extending into serratus anterior but not clearly into
subscapularis. Enlarged vessels are visible
anterolaterally. On both CT and post contrast fat
saturated MRI, the mass heterogenously enhances.
Features are consistent with subsequent proven ewing
sarcoma of the chest wall.
50. Ewing sarcoma of chest wall
Ewing sarcoma family of tumours (ESFT), also referred
as Ewing sarcomas of the chest wall, are malignant
tumours affecting children and young adults, originating
either from the osseous structures or the soft tissues of the
chest wall. (ribs, scapula, sternum of clavicle) or less
frequently in the soft tissues of the chest (it was these latter
lesions that were described as Askin tumours/pPNET).
Typically they present as rapidly growing, often painful
warm soft tissue masses
On imaging, they are usually characterised as a large
extrapulmonary invasive soft tissue masses that are
heterogeneous due the presence of haemorrhage, necrosis,
or cystic changes. Enhancement is intense and there is
increased uptake in the nuclear medicine studies.
Calcifications are uncommon and a small pleural effusion
is frequently present.
51. Radiographic features
Despite their aggressive nature, these tumours tend to
(at least initially) displace adjacent structure
(e.g. lung, diaphragm). Direct invasion is however seen
especially in larger tumours . May cause rib
destruction.
CT
On CT, these tumours are typically ill-defined with
heterogeneous attenuation and multiple areas of cystic
degeneration. Solid components demonstrate
enhancement following the administration of contrast.
Pleural effusions are common but are usually small .
Calcification is uncommon .
When these tumours arise in bone onion skin
periosteal reaction may be evident.
52. MRI
Typically these masses are heterogeneous on MRI
as well as CT on account of numerous areas of
necrosis, degenerative cystic change and
haemorrhage . Smaller tumours are more likely be
homogeneous .
• T1: iso- or hyperintense to muscle
• T2: heterogeneous high signal
• T1 C+ (Gd): prominent heterogeneous enhancement
When tumours arise in the paravertebral region,
direct extension through the neural exit foramen may
be seen .
53. Differential diagnosis
The differential is that of other tumours of the chest wall,
especially other sarcomas, including:
rhabdomyosarcoma
usually indistinguishable
thorax is a rare location
osteosarcoma
tumour matrix ossification/calcification
thorax is an atypical location
chest wall and pleural metastases
usually the most common primary tumours are also on the
chest: lung cancer and breast cancer
lymphoma
homogeneous and vivid enhancing mass without rib
destruction
solitary fibrous tumour of the pleura
chest wall involvement rare
56. Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion tends to be used as a catch-all term
denoting a collection of fluid within the pleural space.
This can be further divided into exudates and transudates
depending on the biochemical analysis of aspirated
pleural fluid. Essentially it represents any pathological
process which overwhelms the pleura's ability to
reabsorb fluid.
Although sometimes the term pleural effusion is used to
include all kinds of fluid that may accumulate in the
pleural cavity. In clinical practice, it usually excludes non-
transudate types of fluid, which can have distinctly
different aetiologies, despite appearing identical on
radiography like
empyema (pyothorax)
• chylothorax
• haemothorax
57. Radiographic appearances
Plain radiograph
Chest radiographs are the most commonly used examination to assess for the
presence of a pleural effusion; however, it should be noted that on a routine erect
chest x-ray as much as 250-600 ml of fluid is required before it becomes evident . A
lateral decubitus film is most sensitive, able to identify even a small amount of fluid. At
the other extreme, supine films can mask large quantities of fluid.
Chest radiograph (lateral decubitus)
A lateral decubitus film (obtained with the patient lying on their side, effusion side
down, with a cross table shoot through technique) can visualise small amounts of fluid
layering against the dependent parietal pleura.
Chest radiograph (erect)
Both PA and AP erect films are insensitive to small amounts of fluid. Features include:
• blunting of the costophrenic angle
• blunting of the cardiophrenic angle
• fluid within the horizontal or oblique fissures
• eventually, a meniscus will be seen, on frontal films seen laterally and gently sloping
medially (note: if a hydropneumothorax is present, no such meniscus will be visible)
• with large volume effusions, mediastinal shift occurs away from the effusion (note: if
coexistent collapse dominates then mediastinal shift may occur towards the effusion)
Lateral films are able to identify a smaller amount of fluid as the costophrenic angles
are deepest posteriorly.
60. Ultrasound
Ultrasound allows the detection of small amounts of
pleural locular fluid, with positive identification of amounts
as small as 3 to 5 ml, that cannot be identified by x-rays,
which is only capable of detecting volumes above 50 ml
of liquid. Contrary to the radiological method, ultrasound
allows an easy differentiation of loculated pleural fluid
and thickened pleura. Moreover, it is effective in
guiding thoracentesis (thoracocentesis), even in small
fluid collections .
The ultrasound image of pleural effusion is characterised
by an echo-free space between the visceral and parietal
pleura. Septations may be seen in the pleural fluid, and
may indicate underlying infection but can be seen in
chylothorax or haemothorax
61. CT
Role of CT in pleural effusion is mainly to access
mediastinal/lung pathology causative of pleural
effusion.
CT scanning is excellent at detecting small amounts of
fluid and is also often able to identify the underlying
intrathoracic causes (e.g. malignant pleural
deposits or primary lung neoplasms) as well as
subdiaphragmatic diseases (e.g. subdiaphragmatic
abscess).
In addition, CT can also help distinguish between a
pleural effusion and a pleural empyema.
64. Opaque hemithorax caused by
large pulmonary mass
This is a chest x ray taken from a 48y male
Who presented with left sided chest pain
Dry cough and wt loss since 4 month.
Chest x ray showed a left opaque
Thorax with mediastinal shift opposite to
Opacified side,
These findings was suggestive of a massive
Pleural effusion on clinico-radiological
Assessment.
However thoracocentesis revealed dry tap
On ultrasound of the chest disclosed a
solid, smooth marginated mass
occupying the left hemithorax with
multiple well-defined
rounded cystic spaces and focal areas of
calcification. There was no pleural effusion.
65. Computed tomography (CT) of the thorax showed
a well-defined heterogeneously enhancing mass
measuring 16.6cm x 13.7cm, and occupying almost
the whole of the left hemi thorax. The mass showed
non-enhancing areas with CT values of 40±5 HU
suggesting a cystic degeneration and areas of
calcification. The mass displaced the mediastinum to
the right side with preservation of the fat planes
between the mediastinum and the mass.
Bipopsy confirmed the case as giant primary pulmonary
fibrosarcoma.
66. Patient Data
Age: Newborn
Gender: Male
Presentation
Baby did not cry at birth.
Chest X-ray (AP view) of 1 hour old
newborn baby shows herniation of
bowel contents into left thoracic
cavity through diaphragm with
displacement of left lung and
mediastinum towards right and
resultant right lung collapse.
67. Diaphragmatic hernia
Diaphragmatic hernias are defined as congenital or acquired defect in
the diaphragm.
Congenital
There are two main types of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH)s.
Congenital hiatus hernias may also occur, but are uncommon and distinct.
• Bochdalek hernia: most common, located posteriorly and usually present in
infancy
• Morgagni hernia: smaller, anterior and presents later, through the
sternocostal angles.
• Acquired
• traumatic diaphragmatic rupture
• hiatus hernia
• iatrogenic
Depending on the location and size of the defect retroperitoneal or intra-
abdominal organs and tissues can prolapse into thoracic cavity due to the
negative intra-thoracic pressure.
68. Imaging findings
Initially, hemithorax may appear opaque because loops are
fluid-filled
Paucity of bowel loops beneath the diaphragm
Once air swallowing begins, multiple lucencies contained
within bowel are seen
Respiratory distress may increase as intestine occupies
more space
Some loops may remain fluid-filled
Mediastinal shift to the opposite side
Relative paucity of gas in abdomen
If stomach remains in abdomen, more centrally located
than normal
Contrast through an NGT is diagnostic