Table 2.
Distribution of abnormalities on CXR and CXR reporting
| Distribution of abnormal CXR findings | Total = 106 |
|---|---|
| Right lung | 46 (43.4%) |
| Left lung | 16 (15.1%) |
| Both lungs | 44 (41.5%) |
| Upper lung field | 2 (1.9%) |
| Lower lung field | 56 (52.8%) |
| No zonal predominant | 48 (45.3%) |
| CXR reporting | |
| Typical | 13 (12.3%) |
| Indeterminate | 92 (86.8%) |
| Atypical | 1 (0.9%) |
| Site of involvement of initial CXR findings in 106 cases | |
| Affected lung lobe | No. of cases (n, %) |
| Right lower lobe | 33 (31.1%) |
| Both lower lobes | 23 (21.7%) |
| Left lower lobe | 7 (6.6%) |
| Both middle and lower lobes (except both upper lobes) | 6 (5.6%) |
| Right middle and lower lobes | 6 (5.6%) |
| Right middle lobe | 4 (3.8%) |
| Right lower lobe and lingular segment | 4 (3.8%) |
| Left lower lobe including the lingular segment | 4 (3.8%) |
| Lingular segment | 4 (3.8%) |
| Diffuse, both lungs | 2 (1.9%) |
| Others | 13 (12.3%) |
CXR Chest radiography, no. Number