| 1. | Differentiating an enchondroma from a bone infarct on plain film may be difficult.
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| 2. | *x-ray-On plain film, an enchondroma may be found in any bone formed from cartilage.
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| 3. | These cannot be determined by plain films, as the x-ray passes through the soft tissue.
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| 4. | Contrast mediums used for X-ray CT, as well as for plain film X-ray, are called radiocontrasts.
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| 5. | Plain films are no longer considered for diagnostic purpose though they are considered in some cases.
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| 6. | Calcification is an unusual feature of GIST but if present can be visible on plain films.
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| 7. | On plain film the inferior aspect of the clavicle will be above the superior aspect of the acromion.
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| 8. | With cervical esophageal perforations, plain films of the neck show air in the soft tissues of the prevertebral space.
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| 9. | In those with degenerative disease of the cervical spine, a plain film series is often inadequate to assess for injury.
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| 10. | A low obstruction is suspected on plain film, but needs follow up with a gastrografin enema, which itself can be therapeutic.
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