Errors in Chest Radiography

Why are mistakes made in chest radiology? Many errors are caused simply by wrong technique or faulty interpretation. How can a specialist avoid making such mistakes? Dr. Viamonte has collected many cases, particularly of bronchial cancer. The author distinguishes between errors of omission, which occur most often, errors of commission, and errors caused by lack of relevant clinical history. He presents the original radiograph and challenges the reader to recognize the abnormality correctly.