Abnormal subcutaneous foreign body seen in chest radiography on checkup: an observation in a tropical country

Abstract

Background Chest radiography (CXR) is an important medicalinvestigation used worldwide. In health checkup, theCXR is usually used. Materials The summary of the clinical data during 1-year period(2017) from a Medical Center is done. Result The abnormal subcutaneous foreign body in chest wallcan be observed in 0.39%. Conclusion Several kinds ofsubcutaneous foreign body can be seen in CXR checkup.

Keywords

• body
• chest
• chekup
• foreign body
• radiography
• subcutaneous