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2023-05-04 11:13:26
Good evening.Can my neck x ray detect inflammation in the throat or any abnormalities in soft tissue? Thank you
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It can detect neck issues. Not good for throat as such.

Answered2023-05-04 13:58:18

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X-Rays can at best show that you have a tongue swelling. Nothing else!
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You need a proper clinical assessment followed by other laboratory & radiological diagnostic tests to confirm the diagnosis.

Answered2023-05-05 04:37:28

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Good morning Needs detailed history to comment upon what can be visualised Sometimes yes some inflammatory lesions can be picked up But needs clinical correlation

Answered2023-05-04 18:31:12

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Need to examine before ordering X-ray
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Kindly take online consultation

Answered2023-05-04 16:15:21

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It depends on type of xray
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Usually xray is not that much helpful Ultrasound or CT scan with contrast or MRI is helpful

Answered2023-05-04 11:17:38

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Can detect soft tissue inflammation

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Yes lateral neck shows a few structures of throat which can be identified for eg Epiglottis etc

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