Question: what is the difference between a ct scan and a chest x ray?
Answer: Chest CT scan allows for a more detailed view compared to a chest X-ray. ... Chest X-ray provides a 2D image, while a chest CT scan is able to produce a 3D view of your organs. An X-ray is built to examine dense tissues, while a CT scan is better able to capture bones, soft tissues and blood vessels all at the same time.