CXR: The Pleural Space

Dr. Aine Kelly from Emory University discusses chest X-ray observations focusing on the pleural space. She emphasizes distinguishing pleural disease from pulmonary disease through chest radiography, utilizing principles of physics in assessing fluids. Dr. Kelly introduces the epicenter rule for differentiation, highlighting angles, shapes, and margins as signs of various lesions. She covers pleural diseases such as simple pleural effusions, subpulmonic effusions, and pseudotumors, providing insights into their imaging appearances. Additionally, Dr. Kelly addresses complications like hemothorax, pneumothorax, and pleural thickening, emphasizing the importance of identifying these conditions for effective clinical management. The presentation concludes with a discussion on various case studies illustrating pleural metastases and their radiographic features. Overall, the talk underscores the utility of chest radiography in evaluating the pleural space and differentiating between pleural and pulmonary pathologies.