The bones and soft tissues of the abdomen are primarily imaged by means other than the abdominal X-ray. Ultrasound is usually the initial investigation for suspected soft tissue abnormalities of the abdomen. Dedicated X-rays are usually required to investigate suspected bone and joint disease.
Occasionally you will come across an unexpected abnormality of bone or soft tissue on an abdominal X-ray. This tutorial briefly discusses a range of these abnormalities.
Before starting you may find it helpful to read the tutorial on Abdominal X-ray - System and anatomy.
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