Medical MCQ-All of the following radiologic features are seen in patients with chronic cor pulmonale, except

All of the following radiologic features are seen in patients with chronic cor pulmonale, except

Prominence of pulmonary aery segment

Kerley's B lines

Dilatation of the main pulmonary aeries

Attenuated pulmonary vessels in lateral one third of the lung fields

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Medicine

Correct Answer:

Kerley's B lines

Description:

Diagnosis of Chronic cor pulmonale:Chest X-rayECGECHORight ventricular hyperophyRight atrial dilatationProminent pulmonary aeryPeripheral lung fields show reduced vascular markingsFeatures of hyperinflation: Widened intercostal space, increased translucency of lung and flattened diaphragm. Right ventricular hyperophy Right axis detionProminent R wave in lead V1 & inveed T waves in right precordial leadsLarge S in Lead I, II and IIILarge Q in lead IIITall Peaked P waves (P pulmonale) in lead II, III and aVF.Right ventricular dilatation and tricuspid regurgitation(Refer: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th edition, pg no: 1913-1915)

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