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Consolidation refers to the replacement of air in the lung's alveoli with fluid or other substances. It is not a typical finding in COPD but can be seen in conditions such as pneumonia.
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Consolidation
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The characteristic finding in COPD on a CXR is hyperinflated lungs due to the chronic airway obstruction and air trapping that are hallmarks of the disease. This results in an increased lung volume, which can be visualised on imaging. Other characteristic findings are a flattened diaphragm, narrowed heart shadow, bullae and decreased lung markings.
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Hyperinflated Lungs
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Pulmonary nodules are small, rounded or oval-shaped growths in the lung tissue. They are not typically associated with COPD but may be seen in conditions like lung cancer or infections.
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Pulmonary nodules
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A pleural effusion is the accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural space surrounding the lungs. Whilst pleural effusions can occur in various conditions, they are not a characteristic finding of COPD.
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Pleural effusion
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Ground-glass opacities on a CXR may indicate a variety of conditions, such as interstitial lung diseases, infections, or pulmonary oedema, but they are not the primary findings associated with COPD.
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Ground-glass opacities
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CXR findings in COPD
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COPD
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A 65-year-old female is suspected to have COPD. The registrar has ordered a CXR as part of his initial investigations.

Which of the following findings is he expecting to see on the CXR if the woman has COPD?
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