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X - Ray Soft Tissue Neck LAT View

This test is for
Male, Female
Test Preparation
  1. You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
  2. Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Soft Tissue Neck LAT View


What is X - Ray Soft Tissue Neck LAT View?

X-Ray Soft Tissue Neck, LAT View test, is a diagnostic medical imaging technique that identifies the soft tissue injuries of the neck. Problems linked with the trachea (windpipe), ligaments, tendons, inflammation, severe throat infections, and other muscle injuries can be detected on the X-ray.


For this procedure, a beam of X-rays form a 2D image on a special detector. The person stands erect or lies down horizontally in an exam gown without any body movements. The procedure takes around 10 to 15 minutes. Body jewellery or piercings are not allowed during the X-ray procedure. Depending upon the results and the severity of the problem, the doctor prescribes the medicines. For safety, women with possible pregnancies must inform the authorities beforehand.

What is X - Ray Soft Tissue Neck LAT View used for?

  1. To detect cervical spine erosion and loss of cervical lordosis (loss of cervical spine curve)
  2. To diagnose acute epiglottitis (epiglottis inflammation) and retropharyngeal abscess (pus deposition in the lymph nodes at back of the throat)
  3. To find out croup (viral respiratory infection which leads to barking cough)
  4. To trace location of the foreign objects if swallowed accidentally through mouth like fish bone, metal coin, toy key etc.

X - Ray Soft Tissue Neck LAT View test price for other cities


Price inNoidaRs. 138
Price inBangaloreRs. 225
Price inNew DelhiRs. 138
Price inCoimbatoreRs. 378
Price inDombivliRs. 225
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