• Can a tumor be detected in an X-ray?

Is it possible to detect a tumor in an X-ray?

3 Answers

  • Radiologist
  • Winter Park, Florida

Yes. Particularly in the lung and bones

  • Radiologist
  • Yorktown, Virginia

Hi, it depends on the tumor. An x-ray is very good at detecting some bone tumors. Soft tissue tumors are harder to see for which MRI or CT is better.

Dr Cox

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