Chest x-ray

A chest X-ray or chest film an x-ray of the chest used to diagnose diseases of the chest. X-rays are among the most common medical images. Doctors use them to diagnose problems.

Like all radiography methods, chest x-rays use ionizing radiation. The chest x-ray process makes a chest x-ray photo. The photo shows the inside of the chest.

Problems identified

Conditions commonly identified by chest radiography

Pneumonia Pneumothorax Interstitial lung disease Congestive heart failure Bone fracture Hiatal hernia

Chest x-rays are used to find many diseases inside the chest. A doctor can use an x-ray to examine bones, lungs, heart, and great vessels. Pneumonia and congestive heart failure are commonly diagnosed by chest radiograph. Chest x-rays are used to screen for job-related lung disease, for example in mining where workers breathe dust.

Gallery

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  Chest X-ray PA
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  Chest X-ray PA inverted and enhanced.
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  Lateral chest x-ray
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  Chest X-ray PA
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  Chest x-ray
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  A chest radiograph showing bronchopulmonary dysplasia.