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What does it mean when "the costophrenic sulci are sharp" on chest xray?
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Normal chest: This refers ro the junction between the diaphragm and the ribs...A common place where fluid accumulates...Normally there is no free fluid within the chest and therefore this angle is sharp and clearly defined on chest x-ray...Good news!
Answered 1/28/2021
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Radiology: It means the xray is clear and there is no evidence of common diseases such as emphysema and asthma.
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