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The classic appearance of (inhalation) anthrax on a chest x-ray is mediastinal widening with clear lungs. Also in some patients, (hemorrhagic) pleural effusion is also present. | The classic appearance of (inhalation) anthrax on a chest x-ray is mediastinal widening with clear lungs. Also in some patients, (hemorrhagic) pleural effusion is also present. | ||
[[Image:Chest anthrax.jpg|thumb|left|305px|This chest x ray image is of a patient with Anthrax]] | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Chest X Ray
The classic appearance of (inhalation) anthrax on a chest x-ray is mediastinal widening with clear lungs. Also in some patients, (hemorrhagic) pleural effusion is also present.
