Radiograph of the thorax
Expansion
Chest X-Ray
Purpose
Most common radiograph worldwide
Clinical Context
CXR is workhorse imaging for respiratory symptoms, fever, trauma. Standard technique: PA and lateral. ‘Frontal’ CXR on radiology report usually means PA.
Related Terms
- HRCT:
- Chest CT:
Key Points
- Always assess in systematic order: soft tissues, lungs, mediastinum, costophrenic angles, heart