Next time you scroll through a CXR, don’t just look at the lung fields for pneumonia. Zoom in on those peripheral lower zones. If you see a row of short, horizontal lines—think and B for “Back to the chart to check for heart failure.”
While CHF is the most common cause, Kerley B lines are not 100% specific. They can also be seen in: kerley b
In CHF, Kerley B lines will often improve with diuresis (furosemide). In cancer, they persist or worsen. Next time you scroll through a CXR, don’t
The appearance of Kerley B lines is most commonly associated with , which is the accumulation of fluid in the lung's supporting tissues. Radiopaedia kerley b