C.O.P.D.

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General Features in C.O.P.D.

Chronic bronchitis shows no specific x-ray findings. The x-ray may be normal or may show central bronchial wall thickening.

Emphysema will feature a barrel shaped chest (increased AP diameter of thorax), a flat diaphragm, pulmonary overinflation, increased radiolucency, loss of vessel markings and bullae.

Diagnosis

Male, 70 yrs, emphysema

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