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The right paratracheal stripe

C J Savoca, J H Austin, H I Goldberg

    Radiology
    |February 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The right paratracheal stripe (RPS) on chest X-rays, normally 1-4 mm wide, can indicate disease if 5 mm or wider. This finding requires considering various tracheal, mediastinal, and pleural conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Thoracic Imaging
    • Medical Diagnostics

    Background:

    • The right paratracheal stripe (RPS) is a visible structure on chest radiographs.
    • Its normal appearance and variations are crucial for accurate interpretation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To define the normal width of the RPS on postero-anterior chest radiographs.
    • To establish criteria for identifying RPS abnormalities indicative of disease.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of postero-anterior chest radiographs from 1,259 normal subjects.
    • Measurement of the RPS width in millimeters.

    Main Results:

    • The normal width of the RPS ranges from 1 to 4 mm.
    • An RPS width of 5 mm or greater is considered reliable evidence of disease.

    Conclusions:

    • A thickened RPS (≥5 mm) is a significant radiographic finding.
    • Differential diagnosis for an abnormal RPS includes diseases of the trachea, mediastinum, and pleura.