Radiology Quiz
BMJ 2001; 322 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/sbmj.0105146 (Published 01 May 2001) Cite this as: BMJ 2001;322:0105146- Barry Kelly, consultant radiologist1,
- Ian C Bickle, fourth year medical student2
- 1Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast
- 2Queen's University, Belfast
Case history
A 32 year old sports teacher presented via her puzzled general practitioner complaining of a gradual progression of shortness of breath when exerting herself at work. She also had an annoying cough and was uncharacteristically tired. Her only other complaint was of a sore red right eye that kept watering. On examination a small, non-tender lump was noted in the right supraclavicular fossa.
A chest radiograph shown here was taken.
Questions
(1) What radiological abnormalities are present on this film?
(2) What is your differential diagnosis for this abnormality?
(3) What other investigations might you consider to assist the diagnosis?
(4) What is the characteristic histopathology of …
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