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The Following Radiological Feature seen in Xray points towards the diagnosis of

A. Pulmonary embolism

B. Tuberculosis

C. Bronchogenic Ca

D. Pneumonia

Correct Answer » A Explanation

Ans:A.)Pulmonary Embolism.

The Xray shows classical Hamptoms Hump which is seen in Pulmonary Embolism.

Hampton hump refers to a dome-shaped, pleural-based opacification in the lung most commonly due to pulmonary embolism and lung infarction

Hampton’s hump, also called Hampton hump, is a radiologic sign which consists of a shallow wedge-shaped opacity in the periphery of the lung with its base against the pleural surface