🩻 BRJC Session 3 Recap: Chest X-Ray Interpretation and Pathology

Budding Radiologist

26 Jul 2025 • 1 min read

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Session 3 of the British Radiology Journal Club! This insightful and highly interactive session was led by Dr. Natasha Skinner (ST3 Clinical Radiology, South Wales) and focused on both foundational and advanced elements of chest X-ray interpretation with an emphasis on real-world pathology.

🗓️ Event Overview

📍 Topic: Chest X-Ray Interpretation and Pathology
🎙️ Speaker: Dr. Natasha Skinner
🕖 Time: 7 PM BST

🧠 Session Highlights

This session deepened our understanding of chest radiography with an emphasis on both normal anatomy and critical pathology. Through illustrative cases and key learning points, we covered:

✅ Learning Objectives:

Identify and label anatomical structures on a chest X-ray
Recognize common and urgent chest pathologies
Understand the limitations of chest radiographs
Know when to escalate to alternative imaging modalities (CT, MRI, US)

🔍 Key Topics Covered:

Anatomy: Lung zones, fissures, hila, cardiac silhouette, diaphragm
Common Pathologies: Pneumonia, lobar collapse, pulmonary oedema, pleural effusion, pneumothorax
Red Flags: Tension pneumothorax, widened mediastinum, pneumoperitoneum (gas under diaphragm)
Radiological Signs: "Golden S" sign, batwing pattern, sail sign, silhouette loss
Imaging Limitations: Projection issues (PA vs AP), artifacts, supine imaging in trauma
When to Escalate: CT for staging or trauma, ultrasound for effusions, MRI for vascular/cardiac detail

🧪 Interactive Case-Based Learning:

We reviewed a series of real cases with X-rays demonstrating:

Right upper lobe collapse due to mass
Pulmonary oedema
Large pleural effusion with mediastinal shift
Tension pneumothorax
Traumatic haemopneumothorax

💬 Join the BRJC Community

Stay updated, access resources, and join the conversation by joining our WhatsApp group:
👉 Join here

📌 What’s Next?

We'll be back soon with Session 4, featuring another engaging topic in radiology. Follow us on social media or join our WhatsApp group to be the first to know.

📲 Stay Connected

📸 Instagram: @official.brjc
📘 Facebook: British Radiology Journal Club

Thank you again for being part of our growing educational community. We look forward to seeing you at the next session!