What term is used to describe the predominance of edema in the hilar regions of both lungs with progressively less edema in the more peripheral areas of the lungs as seen on the chest film?
a. Bat's wing
b. Hilar wings
c. Butterfly wings
d. Heart wings
ANS: A
The term "bat's wing" appearance is applied to the predominance of edema in the hilar regions of both lungs with progressively less edema in the more peripheral areas of the lungs.
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