Blunting of the costophrenic angles seen on the posteroanterior or lateral chest film typically in-dicates:

a. emphysema.
b. excess pleural fluid.
c. obesity.
d. rib fractures.


ANS: B
If the point of the costophrenic angle is rounded rather than sharp, it usually indicates a hydro-thorax is present.

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