Abnormal Chest X-Ray: Clinical Significance, Differential Diagnosis, and Next Steps
1. Introduction to Abnormal Chest Radiography An abnormal plain radiograph of the chest indicates the presence of unexpected structural or pathological findings within the thoracic cavity, requiring careful clinical correlation and further diagnostic investigation. The chest X-ray serves as the fundamental frontline imaging modality for evaluating the lungs, heart, pleura, mediastinum, and surrounding bony structures. … Read more