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It would depend on several factors. The Physical size of the person, The size of the pill, the radiographic technique used, the material and density of the pill, and finally where in the lung it is. For instance, bone, consisting primarily of calcium, shows very clearly on x-rays, where small changes in flesh density do not, and air in lungs are the least resistive to the x-ray beam. This is due to bone absorbing the incident x-rays, where flesh is more likely to pass the radiation unatenuated, given sufficient engery of the x-ray photon. Given that the pill is not lodged in the lung behind a rib, there is a good chance it could be seen. Even a better chance it could be seen in a slice of a CT scan. Hope this helps. My background is 25 years experience as an x-ray field service engineer, where details such as what you described is the resolution where most high end x-ray equipment strive to image. X-rays, however, are still random, and there is only so much enhancement and filtering that can be made to an image, while keeping real data. Good luck!
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What does the results no active disease of a chest xray mean?
Means that there are no signs of disease that can be seen on x-ray anyhow.
What does a chest X-ray detect?
The main purpose of a chest x-ray before having surgery is to ensure your lungs are healthy enough to be intubated. You will have a breathing tube placed down your throat while you are having surgery and if your lungs are not healthy then you might not be able to have the surgery.
Can bronchitis show up on a chest xray?
A chest xray can detect some changes seen in asthma - these are not 100 percent specific for asthma, and may be seen in several other conditions. The most common thing seen is a normal chest xray. The most common abnormal finding is hyperinflation of the lungs. There may be some vague interstitial abnormalities noted as well.
What is vascular calcification of the knee?
This was seen in an xray along with a fracture. Also seen were the words significant effusion. All these terms were on the xray. I am asking what do vascular calcification and significant effusion mean. Thank You.
Can arteries show up on xray?
If they are calcified, such as an aorta that has plaque build up. Abdominal aortic aneurysms can sometimes be seen on xray in this situation. However, in general, arteries do not show up on xray.
What does an infiltrate noted in the right middle lobe with diffuse nodularity seen mean in a chest xray?
This finding suggests the presence of an infection or inflammation in the right middle lobe of the lung, accompanied by diffuse nodules throughout the lungs. It could be indicative of conditions like pneumonia, tuberculosis, or fungal infections. Further evaluation and possibly imaging studies may be needed to determine the exact cause.
Barrel chest is seen in patient with?
Barrel chest is commonly seen in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), particularly emphysema. This condition causes an increase in the anterior-posterior diameter of the chest due to hyperinflation of the lungs. It can also be associated with aging and certain other respiratory conditions. The characteristic shape is often accompanied by other signs of respiratory distress.
What are the factors that can cause inaccuracy of xray results?
a subcentimeter nodular opacity is seen in the left midlung field. a subcentimeter nodular opacity is seen in the left midlung field.
Can X-ray diagnose pleurisy?
Yes- x-rays can diagnose pleurisy as well as any other fluid in the chest cavity or in the lungs. Pleurisy is seen as an area of consolidation(which appears white on film) it may settle in the bases of the lungs or in between the fissures of the lobes of the lungs. Pleurisy is fluid in the pleural cavities of the lungs. This answer is provided by Ricardo A. Scott RTR, BA, M.S.R., JD.- Medico-legal radiology consulant.
What is hilar fullness?
The hilar fullness is different structures in the chest. This can be seen by having a chest x-ray done.
In the scarlet letter dimmesdales health begins to fail what is he seen doing on any slight alarm or other sudden accident?
He is seen clutching his chest often, where he has carved the letter A into his chest.
Hyperresonance-what does it indicate?
Hyperresonance on percussion of the chest typically indicates overinflation of the lungs, which can be seen in conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma. It is often heard as a lower-pitched booming sound and can suggest a lack of normal lung elasticity.
