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192055 tn?1263555537

Neck Xray (Simple Question)

Well, sort of a simple question!

I'm not a dummy or anything but doesn't xray's only show pictures of bone?

I have had a lump in my neck, they think on my spine (near my hairline, under the skull) so they took an xray. I was thinking it was some sort of mass, maybe tissue or muscle.... what could an xray possibly show?

Thank you!
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192055 tn?1263555537
The doc hasn't called me yet but I will let you know when I find out... thanks!
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X-rays can show lesions or growths, arthritis.
If these show up an MRI or CT scan should be done to get a better image of what is there.

what did the x-ray indicate?
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