The art and science of straight lines in radiology

Cynthia M. Day; Aaron Sodickson

doi:10.2214/AJR.10.4446

The art and science of straight lines in radiology

Cynthia M. Day, Aaron Sodickson

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to review the physical basis for straight radiographic lines, identify the possible components that may form a straight line interface in the body, provide illustrative examples across multiple organ systems and modalities, and explore how the detection of these interfaces can support specific diagnoses. CONCLUSION. Detection of a straight line interface can help the radiologist recognize otherwise difficult or subtle pathologic processes, and identification of its components can provide valuable clues to diagnosis.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	W166-W173
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	196
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.10.4446
State	Published - Feb 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Air-fluid level
Fluid-fluid level
Hematocrit level
Lipohemarthrosis
Straight lines

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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The art and science of straight lines in radiology

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