Pulmonary infarct on CXR – MCQ – Answer
Appearance of pulmonary infarct on chest X-ray – Correct answer: b) Wedge shaped opacity in the periphery with base towards the chest wall
Pulmonary infarction is usually located peripherally and often associated with a pleural rub. Pulmonary infarction is less common than pulmonary embolism without infarction as the lung has dual blood supply (from pulmonary arteries and bronchial arteries).