Normal anterior bronchus (annotated x-ray)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable

The bronchi of the anterior segments of the upper lobes course mainly anteriorly in 50% of cases and are thus are seen as a ring shadow with little if any soft tissue surrounding them. 

Case Discussion

Presence of more than 5mm of soft tissue lateral to a visible bronchus has been termed the anterior bronchus sign.

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