<s>[INST] my husband just received word that his chest x-ray was abnormal and the Dr.has now ordered a ct scan of his chest...... what could some of the abnormalities be? This happen once before several years back and it was a shadow that was being cast around the nipple...... [/INST] hi sir/madam,Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.These symptoms could be the result of the following conditions, which a chest X-ray can detect:1. Broken ribs.2. Emphysema .3. Heart failure.4. Lung cancer.5. Pneumonia.6. Pneumothorax.Hope i was helpful. </s>