Case 2: Radiographs

1. How would you describe the cardiac silhouette on the lateral view?

Normal

Mild generalized cardiomegaly

Moderate to severe cardiomegaly

Cannot be determined

2. What is the most likely reason the cardiac silhouette cannot be discerned on the DV view?

Poor radiographic technique

Pericardial fat

Pulmonary edema

Small amount of pleural effusion

3. The left mainstem bronchus is elevated slightly above the right mainstem bronchus on the lateral view. This is indicative of:

Left atrial enlargement

Hilar lymphadenopathy

Left ventricular enlargement

Pulmonary edema

Case 2 — Radiographs