Chest Wall Tumors and Trauma

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Key Points

Imaging: Chest X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans can detect abnormalities or injuries in the chest wall, including soft tissue or bone involvement.
Biopsy: For chest wall tumors, a biopsy helps confirm the nature (benign or malignant) of the tumor.
Physical Examination: Palpation of the chest wall for tenderness, swelling, or deformities.
Bone Scans: These may be used if a bone tumor is suspected or to assess for trauma like fractures.