In a case of severe kyphoscoliosis, which of the following chest radiograph findings would be expected?

1. Enlarged heart
2. Areas of atelectasis
3. Increased lung opacity
4. Thoracic deformity
a. 1, 4
b. 2, 3
c. 2, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 3, 4


D
With severe kyphoscoliosis, the thoracic deformity, an enlarged heart, atelectasis, and increased lung opacity would appear on a chest radiograph.

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