X-Ray (Plain film) Within normal limits. No abnormalities are noted To identify changes in the position, size, contour, structure, and density of organs and tissues To use for diagnosis, screening, or evaluation of healing. Chest and head Pneumothorax Pneumonia Atelectasis Tuberculosis Pleural effusion Pulmonary Abscess Fracture Scoliosis Cystic or pulmonary fibrosis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Tumor Cyst Mediastinal nodes Atherosclerosis Aortic Aneurysm Cardiac hypertrophy Congestive heart failure. Intestinal tract Perforation Subphrenic Abscess Obstruction Foreign body Ileus Volvulus Intussusception Biliary tract calculus Urinary system Renal Abscess Renal Tuberculosis Congenital malformation Tumor Pyelonephritis Amyloidosis Renal or ureteral calculus Glomerulonephritis Hydronephrosis Polycystic kidney Hematoma Bones and joints Fracture Dislocation Subluxation Gout Arthritis Bone cyst Tumo Osteomyelitis Osteoporosis Rickets Osteomalacia Paget's disease Skull Congenital anomaly Fracture Paget's disease Acromegaly Osteomyelitis Spinal vertebrae Ankylosing spondyllitis Fracture Scoliosis/kyphosis Ruptured disc Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Tuberculosis Paget's disease Excessive movement Failure to remove metal or jewely For abdominal and kidney-ureter-bladder films: retained barium or contrast medium, feces, Ascites, gas, obesity