Normal lordotic chest radiograph

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Chest pain.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

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.

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