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Fractures of the rib cage are often detected as breaks on the chest x ray. Sometimes a view of the diaphragm may indicate an abdominal problem. Swallowed objects will look different from any other chest matter.

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Lung cancer usually shows as some sort of abnormality. Hilar masses and abnormal masses with fluid buildup on the outside of the lungs.

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To check for possible tumors of the lungs, lymphoid tissue, or bones of the thorax. These may be primary tumors or secondary spread of cancer from another organ to the chest.

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