Fast, cheap and useful, but a first look, not the final word.
What It Shows Well
Pneumonia, fluid, heart size, collapsed lung and large masses.
What It Misses
Small nodules, early cancer and subtle interstitial disease. That is why CT follows any concerning symptom with a normal X-ray.
In a Clinic-Y Check-Up
A chest X-ray is standard; low-dose CT is added for smokers and ex-smokers over 50 as part of the Advanced program.
Talk to Clinic-Y
As an independent healthcare facilitation agency, Clinic-Y matches your case with accredited partner hospitals in Istanbul, provides a written all-inclusive quote and coordinates every step. Send your records for a free specialist review, and we reply within 24 hours.