Presentation
Chest pain.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Normal lordotic chest radiograph
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Normal appearances of the lungs.
Case Discussion
A lordotic view may be performed purposefully or incidentally due to patient positioning factors.
Note how clear the apices are illustrated on this view when the clavicles are above the apex of the thoracic cavity.