Superior lobe of right lung; contains 3 segments
Expansion
Right Upper Lobe
Purpose
Assess for apical tuberculosis, superior vena cava syndrome, hilum involvement
Clinical Context
Right upper lobe: anterior, apical, posterior segments. Upper lobe involvement suggests reactivation tuberculosis or primary malignancy. Apical-posterior equals classic tuberculosis location.
Related Terms
- Right lower lobe
- Right middle lobe
Key Points
- Right upper lobe tuberculosis apical-posterior segments; right upper lobe mass equals superior vena cava syndrome risk