OPACIFICATION OF ONE LUNG FIELD ON CXR

massive pleural effusion (mediastinum pushed away by effusion)

massive collapse / consolidation (mediastinum pulled towards side of collapse)

post-pneumonectomy

mesothelioma

fibrothorax (mediastinum pulled towards affected side)

badly rotated CXR

severe kyphoscoliosis

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