Circumferential, strand-like radiopacities radiating from the outer border of a lung tumor, described in relation to bronchogenic carcinoma, are known as __________.

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Circumferential, strand-like radiopacities radiating from the outer border of a lung tumor are known as corona radiata. This appearance is commonly seen in bronchogenic carcinoma cases. The other options, hair-on-end appearance and sunburst appearance, describe different radiographic appearances seen in certain types of bone tumors. Brush borders are microvilli present on the surface of certain epithelial cells.

Circumferential, Strand-Like Radiopacities Radiating from the Outer Border of a Lung