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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Chest X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in the | Chest X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in the [[lung]]s. Findings on chest X-ray suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include [[parenchyma|parenchymal]] [[nodule|nodular]] or reticular opacities, [[pleural effusion]], and [[mediastinal]]/[[hilar]] [[lymphadenopathy]]. | ||
==Chest X-Ray== | ==Chest X-Ray== | ||
* Chest X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in the | * Chest X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in the [[lung]]s. | ||
* Findings on chest X-ray suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include: | * Findings on chest X-ray suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include: | ||
:* Parenchymal nodular or reticular opacities | :* [[parenchyma|Parenchymal]] nodular or reticular opacities | ||
:* Pleural effusion | :* [[Pleural effusion]] | ||
:* Mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy | :* [[Mediastinal]] and [[hilar]] [[lymphadenopathy]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Haytham Allaham, M.D. [2]
Overview
Chest X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in the lungs. Findings on chest X-ray suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include parenchymal nodular or reticular opacities, pleural effusion, and mediastinal/hilar lymphadenopathy.
Chest X-Ray
- Chest X-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Kaposi's sarcoma lesions in the lungs.
- Findings on chest X-ray suggestive of Kaposi's sarcoma include:
- Parenchymal nodular or reticular opacities
- Pleural effusion
- Mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy