What does the costophrenic angle look like?
The angle is observed as a downward indentation between the left or right diaphragm and adjacent chest wall. Under normal circumstances, an extremely small part of each lung touches the costophrenic angle.
What does blunting of the costophrenic angle mean?
Blunting of the costophrenic angle (also known as blunting of the costophrenic sulcus) is a chest radiograph sign usually indicative of a small pleural effusion. It may be seen on either frontal or lateral erect projections.
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What is the pathophysiology of costophrenic angle blunting?
Blunting of the costophrenic angles is usually caused by a pleural effusion, as already discussed. Other causes of costophrenic angle blunting include lung disease in the region of the costophrenic angle, and lung hyperexpansion.
How do you treat costophrenic angle blunting?
Antibiotics for Costophrenic Angle Blunting Blood culture and culture of pleural fluid is performed before starting antibiotics. Antibiotics are selected according to bacterial sensitivity test. If the underlying infection, usually pleural effusion, is treated, then Costophrenic Angle Blunting resolves.
What is isolated costophrenic blunting with no other signs of effusion?
Isolated costophrenic blunting without other signs of pleural effusion is estimated to represent approximately 300mL of pleural fluid. An abnormally sharp costophrenic angle with a deep, sharp sulcus on a supine chest x-ray.