What abnormality may appear to be present on the chest x-ray but is simply due to abnormal ro-tation of the patient during production of the film?
a. Enlarged lungs
b. Enlarged heart
c. Widened mediastinum
d. Thickened pleura
ANS: C
Patient's rotation will make the mediastinum appear unusually wide.
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