Where is this lung lesion located on the PA film?

Quiz yourself! Use the grid method to identify which lung lobe this lesion is in.

Franz Wiesbauer, MD MPH
Franz Wiesbauer, MD MPH
4th Jun 2024 • 1m read

Pop Quiz: Jun 20, 2024

Using the grid method of localization, which lung lobe(s) is the lesion located in on this PA film?

(Choose all appropriate answers.)

a. RUL

b. RLL

c. RML

d. Lingula

 

Answer: RLL & RML. The lesion lies between the middle and inferior horizontal grid lines. The lesion could be located in the RML or the RLL.

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