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Chest X-ray is the most commonly requisitioned film in any medical establishment; consequently, the approach to understanding and exposure to chest X-rays is important. This book aims to expose the readers to a large number of posteroanterior plain chest films from simple and straightforward to more complicated diagnosis in order to sharpen their skills. In routine reporting practice often the technical quality is below perfect, such films have also been included in this collection to expose the reader to actual life situation. In most cases complementary studies have been shown which confirm plain film findings and provide additional findings. Special Features Chest X-ray is the most commonly requisitioned film in any medical establishment, for this reason, approach to understanding of X-ray chest is important. Furthermore, when the technical quality is below perfect in routine reporting practice, such films have also been included in this collection to expose the readers to actual life situation. In many cases it is attempted to confirm the findings with complementary studies. Table of Contents 1. Anatomy of Chest 2. How to Read a Chest X-ray 3. Chest Wall 4. Pleura 5. Lungs 6. Thymus and Mediastinal Nodes 7. Heart 8. Blood Vessels 9. Miscellaneous 10. Diaphragm 11. Spotters Index