In cardiac failure cases so called reversal of pattern of
markings occur. There is increase in
markings in midzones due to fluid overload. Actually this is not reversal. This is only increase in midzones.
In chronic bronchitis markings are increased. In emphysema these are decreased in hyperinflated areas. In collapse of the lungs beyond the line-demarcating lung, these must be absent.
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