Some telltales and pitfalls in chest radiology.
The chest radiograph may contain a wealth of information concerning the patient's condition and habits. Moreover, looking at the neck and chest wall and below the diaphragm is an integral part of reading the chest radiograph. A few pitfalls are also described in this article.
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