Normal lordotic chest radiograph

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis not applicable

Presentation

Chest pain and shortness of breath. Pneumothorax?

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

AP

Lordotic view.

The lungs are clear. 

Case Discussion

A lordotic view may be purposefully performed to assess the lung apices or be incidental in patients with difficulties gained optical positioning.

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