Change:  lung cancer. http://www.radiologynotebook.com/atelectasis.html With marked collapse of the RUL, the density of the lobe may blend with that of the right superior mediastinum Felson, Benjamin (Chest Roentgenology, W.B. Saunders, 1973, p38)for a more extreme example -http://bjr.birjournals.org/content/vol74/issue877/images/large/BI72386.8.1.jpeg ... back to the Applied Radiography home page   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 692)

Change:  from the mass itself. The sign is commonly seen, but it is neither sensitive nor specific for lung cancer. http://www.radiologynotebook.com/atelectasis.htmlhttp://www.radiologynotebook.com/atelectasis.html... back to the Applied Radiography home page   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 645)

Change: Eli Konen et al, Prevalence of the Juxtaphrenic Peak After Upper Lobectomy,AJR:177, October 2001A peak-like shadow along the medial aspect of the right hemidiaphragm is evident in some cases and is   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 546)

Change: The 'Golden "S" sign'S occursSign whenof thereGolden is- aThis characteristicsign downwardrefers bulgeto ina thereverse medial"S" portionshape ofthat the superiorly displaced minor fissure (neartakes the hilus)on in cases of RUL collapse whichresulting producesfrom   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 529)

Change: In cases of extreme collapse, the lobe may be indistinguishable from the upper mediastinumA similar pattern is seen on the lateral chest image. The hilum is now in the centre of the image and the hilum collapses from both an anterior and posterior directiondirection. The sperior   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 347)

Change: By Fred W. Wright Radiology of the Chest and Related Conditions: Together with an Extensive Illustrative Collection of Radiographs CRC Press, 2002The RUL is comprised of three segments: apical, posterior, and anterior. anteriorFurther information on lung anatomy hereadapted from By Fred W. Wright   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 284)

Change: The RUL is comprised of three segments: apical, posterior, and anterior. Further information on lung anatomy herePlain Film AppearanceThe Right Upper Lobe (RUL) collapses in a manner that is similar to closing a fan.PAThe horizontal fissure is attached near the   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 142)

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Change: The plain film appearance of collapse of the upper lobes varies considerably between the right and left sides. Th right side is the relatively easy diagnosis, being particularly characteristic in its appearance on the AP/PA projectoin image.The Right Upper Lobe (RUL) collapses in   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 55)