Sep 16, 2025 · The lateral chest view examines the lungs, bony thoracic cavity, mediastinum, and great vessels.

Dec 25, 2025 · The total effective dose of a chest X-ray (in PA and lateral views) ranges from 0.06 to 0.25 mSv, depending on the voltage of the system used and type of system (film-screen or digital …

Tatco V, Cardiomediastinal anatomy on chest radiography (annotated images). Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 02 Jan 2026) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-46331

This represents a case of a normal lateral chest radiograph—the patient in question presented for an annual check-up at his general practitioner. A Mantoux skin test was performed, which was noted to …

Apr 17, 2024 · The lateral decubitus view of the chest is a specialized projection that is now rarely used due to the ubiquity of CT. It is chiefly used in the pediatric population.

Anatomy of lateral chest radiograph is shown below: sternum arm soft tissue right upper lobe bronchus left upper lobe bronchus scapula ascending aorta descending aorta right hemidiaphragm left …

The lateral chest view examines the lungs, bony thoracic cavity, mediastinum, and great vessels. Lateral radiographs can be particularly useful in assessing the retrosternal and retrocardiac airspaces.

Case Discussion The purpose of this case is to review normal chest anatomy. This case was published with help from Valentina Díaz, MD.

The lateral chest view examines the lungs, bony thoracic cavity, mediastinum, and great vessels. Lateral radiographs can be particularly useful in assessing the retrosternal and retrocardiac airspaces.

Dec 6, 2025 · Recognition of this sign is useful in localizing areas of airspace opacities, atelectasis or mass within the lung, with the loss of these normal silhouettes on frontal chest radiographs being …