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Diagnostic imaging modalities in the thorax demonstrate both strengths and weaknesses. Radiography may be helpful as an initial diagnostic test to exclude fractures and malignancy. CT, however, is the study of choice to exclude other causes of chest pain. Although not commonly indicated, MRI may be useful for cardiac and vascular (aortic) pathology.
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Syed, M.I., Shaikh, A. (2011). Thorax. In: Radiology of Non-Spinal Pain Procedures. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-00481-0_3
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