title: The cervicothoracic junction on chest radiograph.
abstract: Fractures of the first rib may be detected by indirect signs, including apical extrapleural fluid collection, pneumothorax, and supraclavicular soft tissue mass. Thoracic outlet syndrome represents a complex series of abnormalities that may be clarified utilizing digital subtraction angiography. Major distortions of alignment can produce bony adaptive changes at the cervicothoracic junction simulating intra-spinal canal tumors.
mesh_terms: D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007738:Kyphosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012253:Rib Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016136:Spina Bifida Occulta / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013131:Spine / Q000002:abnormalities; D013901:Thoracic Outlet Syndrome / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*