Thorax

For many diagnostic settings conventional X-ray will provide sufficient information with no need for further imaging (e.g. to rule out or to verify pneumonia). The thoracic organs are, however, very complex structures, and CT will provide a lot more information on detail, both regarding to the lung parenchyma and the midline structures, especially when contrast media are used. So, whenever there is any significant doubt in the interpretation of the X-ray pictures, your doctor will order a CT-examination, or in some cases MRI.