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Does a chest xray show all lymph nodes in chest, clavicle and neck?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Yes: Chest x-ray dose show lymph nodes in the neck chest area.

Dr Derani agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Larry Grissom answered

No: Rarely are nodes near clavicle or neck seen. On chest xray. Ct chest or neck would be needed.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: They are blocked in certain views due to the presence od the boney chest cavity. If suspected a ct of the chest would be all revealing a chest x-ray does not include the neck.

Dr Grissom agreed

Answered 12/15/2012

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A member asked:

Does a chest xray show all lymph nodes in chest, clavicle and neck?

5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Dr Derani agreed

Dr. Larry Grissom answered

Dr Chuu agreed

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Dr Grissom agreed

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