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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mazia Fatima, MBBS [2]
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An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Pancoast tumor. Lordotic view on x-ray is helpful in visualizing Pancoast tumor because of its characteristic location in the apical portion of the lung. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of Pancoast tumor include opacity at the apex of the lung or in the superior sulcus area, the spread of the tumor can result in rib invasion that is observed as a bone destruction of posterior ribs, vertebral body infiltration, enlargement of the mediastinum.
Chest X-ray
An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Pancoast tumor. Lordotic view on x-ray is helpful in visualizing Pancoast tumor because of its characteristic location in the apical portion of the lung. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of Pancoast tumor include:
- Opacity at the apex of the lung or in the superior sulcus area.
- Spread of the tumor can result in rib invasion that is observed as bone destruction of posterior ribs.
- Vertebral body infiltration
- Enlargement of the mediastinum.