A brief discussion about a feature-based approach to understanding chest radiology and developing a simple mental model for handling lung opacities.

The overwhelming majority of lung nodules and masses we encounter are non-specific. Learn how to approach and manage this common imaging finding.

Learn about 9 diseases that can sometimes manifest as a specific lung nodule or mass.

One of the most common diagnoses reported on CXR, develop a stronger appreciation for the pathophysiology of atelectasis.

Go beyond the traditional mantra of “blood, water, pus” when diagnosing acute focal or multifocal consolidation.

Understand how to improve your accuracy for diagnosing diffuse lung consolidation, and learn when to look for less common causes.

The differential diagnosis for chronic focal or multi-focal consolidation diverges from the traditional mantra of “blood, water, pus”.

Learn the pathophysiology and diagnostic approach for centrilobular, perilymphatic, random, tree-in-bud, and bronchovascular patterns.

Learn how to approach interstitial opacities when they present in a reticular or septal pattern.

Learn the trick for diagnosing isolated ground-glass lung opacities with relative specificity.

Lung hyperlucency may occur in the setting of emphysema, cystic lung disease, hyperinflation, or hypoperfusion.

A review of bronchiectasis and tracheal strictures, tracheal tumors, diffuse tracheal disorders with and without associated wall thickening.

Familiarize yourself with pleural disorders and their appearance on CXR and CT.

Learn a practical strategy for interpreting anterior mediastinal masses, and how to manage their workup.

Middle mediastinal disorders generally involve the great vessels, esophagus, lymph nodes, or the occasional bronchopulmonary foregut malformation.

Posterior mediastinal masses are generally either neurogenic or vertebral in origin. Learn how to approach their diagnosis.

Learn how to approach abnormalities of hilar size and hilar location, in addition to both intravascular and endobronchial disorders of the hila.

How to approach disorders of the chest wall and diaphragm.

Just as playing a violin is a complex interplay of bowing, finger placement, and the mind, reading a chest CT is an interplay of visual focus, scrolling, and the mind.

The lateral chest radiograph is an imaging study that can be challenging to both the novice or seasoned radiologist.