Question 1

on the xray of my neck it showed up as a shadow my right side and front of neck what is some type of calcification please  could this be cancer ?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: there are several calcifications norm in the neck mostly thyroid cartilage. abnormal would be carotid artery disease.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: neck xray?

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There R 2: One includes an ap, lat obliques, and open mouth odontoid view, and often a swimmers view to c c7-t1 junction.

Some only order an ap & lat. This would be a limited study.

Question 3

do i need to take off work long to get a neck xray?

Accepted Answer

One to two hours: A neck x-ray may only take 1-2 hours if the procedure is scheduled a head of time. So you probably do not need to take off a whole day of work.

Question 4

a question about a neck x-ray test. is it from front or back?

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Multiple views: Depending on what they are looking for, a neck x-ray study may look from the front (ap), from the back (pa), the side (lateral), a diagonal (oblique) or even other views. Often a ct is ordered, in which case many of these views are obtained simultaneously. It depends on the reason for the study and what needs to be seen.

Question 5

what x-ray is the best to determine any neck or spine problems?

Accepted Answer

It depends of course: Simplest view is lateral neck x-ray which actually shows a lot of information. For more in-depth evaluation, oblique views show foramina where nerve roots exit. Flexion extension views show instability. For the most amount of information without radiation, a cervical MRI shows the most, but is very expensive and should be reserved for difficult cases.

Question 6

could someone please tell me what this neck x-ray report means: spur?

Accepted Answer

Likely bony spur.: Bony spurs develop as one gets older, from wear and tear on joints, etc.  This can also happen in the neck and spinal column.  They are important to note since they can be near nerves, etc. And may have to be removed.

Question 7

what does an abnormal x-ray on neck mean?

Accepted Answer

Lots of Things: Do you mean cervical spine? Abnormal could include fractures, disc narrowing, arthritic changes, destructive lesions from infection or cancer, osteoporosis, etc.
Do you mean the soft tissues of the neck? Abnormal could mean calcifications of lymph nodes or carotid arteries, swelling of the soft tissues in back of the throat, foreign bodies in the airway or esophagus, etc. Lots of things.

Question 8

my friend got an x-ray on her back and they seen a white dot on her neck and we wanted to know what it could be ?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: One would need to review the images and the report to advise on the finding.  Setting up an appointment with a radiologist is your best option.

Question 9

does your shoulders appear in a neck x-ray?

Accepted Answer

No: It may show part if the neck but technically is a shoulder x-ray , not neck. If radiologist finds an incidental finding on the neck, then clinical correlation &  neck studies will be recommended.

Question 10

felt something pull in my neck while doing a neck x-ray?

Accepted Answer

Did it hurt?: Pulling is not necessarily bad. Try stretching exercises. You might also try a heating pad.

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On the xray of my neck it showed up as a shadow my right side and front of neck what is some type of calcification please could this be cancer ?

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Do i need to take off work long to get a neck xray?

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A question about a neck x-ray test. is it from front or back?

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What x-ray is the best to determine any neck or spine problems?

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Could someone please tell me what this neck x-ray report means: spur?

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What does an abnormal x-ray on neck mean?

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My friend got an x-ray on her back and they seen a white dot on her neck and we wanted to know what it could be ?

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Does your shoulders appear in a neck x-ray?

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Felt something pull in my neck while doing a neck x-ray?

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