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Prominent Bronchovascular Markings in Chest X-Ray Report: All you need to know

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Written By Dr. Ragiinii Sharma
on Mar 23, 2022

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Prominent Bronchovascular Markings in Chest X-Ray Report

Chest X-ray is a commonly performed radiological procedure to check the status of the chest organs- heart, lungs, chest bones, airways or bronchioles, blood vessels, and spine. Chest X-rays even demarcate the fluid in and around the lungs.

The bronchovascular markings during a chest X-ray are representations of the vessels in the lungs. These bronchovascular markings become prominent only when the airways of respiratory passages get filled with fluids or mucus.

Early signs of pulmonary complications are easy to treat and have a quicker recovery. If you are struggling with shortness of breath, coughing and sharp chest pain can indicate perfusion complications. Don't take the symptoms for granted and avail comprehensive testing as directed by your physician.

This article further explores the different chest X-ray reports of prominent bronchovascular markings and what each of them indicates.

What are prominent bronchovascular markings?

Chest X-rays  is a common examination procedure performed to assess the condition of the organs of the chest including lungs, heart, blood vessels, ribs, and spine. During a chest X-ray, controlled ionizing radiations create images of the inside of the chest. 

Lungs are the vital organs of our system that help us breathe. Airways are essential pathways of the lungs, and any blockage or mucus in these airways can be viewed through a chest X-ray.

Bronchovascular markings are one of the parameters checked during the chest X-ray. These markings indicate the vessels of the lungs that are usually less prominent or not visible as they have air within them. 

Increased or prominent bronchovascular markings mean the vessels of the lungs are filled with fluids and become more visible in an x-ray. The prominent markings are also seen when the chest X-ray is taken at the time of inhalation (breathing in). The blood vessels of the lungs get dilated during the inhalation phase.  

Chest-radiograph-PA-view-showing-prominent-bronchovascular-markings

The above image is a chest radiograph showing prominent bronchovascular markings.

The prominent bronchovascular markings can be noted in bilateral lung fields- referred to as bilateral prominent bronchovascular markings. 

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The above image shows bilateral prominent bronchovascular markings in a chest X-ray. 

What do prominent bronchovascular markings indicate?

Sometimes, the bronchovascular markings are slightly visible. These mild prominence of bronchovascular markings are due to infections of the lungs. 

Prominent bronchovascular markings can indicate:

  • Asthma- The condition where the airways swell and become narrow to produce more mucus
  • Chronic bronchitis- Severe and long-term inflammation of the bronchi
  • Bronchopneumonia- Pneumococcal infection-causing constricted airways and inflammation of the alveoli. 
  • Pleurisy- Inflammation of the lungs causing sharp chest pain and breathing problems 
  • A Cardiac failure - A condition when the heart cannot pump out enough blood into the main vessels. The blood gets accumulated in the heart leading to dilation of the blood vessels of the lungs
  • Pulmonary hypertension- A type of blood pressure affecting the arteries in the lungs and heart.
  • Veno-occlusive disease- Occlusion of pulmonary vein- the blood vessel that carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart

However, the above conditions are just indications. You will need to consult your doctor for further analysis, tests, and treatment courses. 

Conclusion

Lungs are essential airways for the exchange of oxygen. If these airways are filled with fluids, they can lead to breathing problems and chronic conditions. A chest X-ray indicates these conditions. And if your chest X-ray report shows prominent bronchovascular markings, it can indicate fluids, blockages, or infections in the lungs. Your doctor will guide you with further examination and treatment schedules.

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13 Comments

  • Amit

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    Mere exray me brachbasular hai to kiy kare

  • Dan

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    Hello, i am from Romania and my nefew has 4 years , he recive diagnostic accentuated perihilar and bilateral infrahilar interstitial drawing. I need a help. Please, i wait your answer.

  • Bharat Atmaram Makwana

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    In my radiograph of Chest, both lungs show prominent bronchovascular marking. Else is normal. I'm suffering from intent coughing for the last several months. Not recovered by regular cough and Asthama Allergy treatment Is TB test required?

  • Rashpal Singh

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    Hi doctor I got yesterday my X-ray for chest and X-ray report say I have Bilateral bronchovascular markings are prominent so what to do now it’s serious or normal

  • Kwagala Carol

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    Can cough also cause prominent bronchovarscular markings in the lungs?

  • Edelyn Sanchez

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    I checked up at the health center, what came out of my xray was that I have a vascular brunch in my lungs, the doctor didn't give me a prescription, I don't know why, what should I do to treat it

  • Raj

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    Yesterday I have done X-ray Chest (Chest PA) which show all things are normal except prominence branchvascular marking noted in both lungs. I am 23( male) years old but getting scared of this remarks

  • Ira maharjan

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    I am 30 years old, and my X-rays show increased bronchovascular markings in the B/C lung field. What should I do?

  • V MANORAMA

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    Hi My x ray report shows lungs mild prominent bronchial markings What does it mean

  • Kalendree Venketraju

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    I had a chest xray that showed mild prominence of the bronchovascular markings in the right paracardiac region,but my physican didn't advise me to go for extra test. What should I do

  • Humayun

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    In the X Ray report it says "Course bronchovascular marking" What does this mean? Should I consult a Dr?

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  • J n misra

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    What precautions should make in routine life to avoid this problem

    • Myhealth Team

      Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

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  • Jignesh Avalani

    Feb 11, 2024 at 6:12 PM.

    My son's xray show's bilateral prominence of broncho vascular markings what that means

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