Which of the following radiographic findings is not typical for patients with primary pulmonary hypertension?
a. Enlargement of the pulmonary artery
b. Enlargement of the right ventricle
c. Narrowing of the peripheral arteries
d. Pleural effusion
ANS: D
The chest radiographic findings include enlargement of the main and hilar pulmonary arteries, "pruning" (or narrowing) of the peripheral arteries, and enlargement of the right ventricle and atrium though the chest radiograph may remain normal in 6% of patients. Pleural effusions are not present.
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