{"id":"69a23819efd4f1d91750466d","name":"Neck X-Ray Template","slug":"neck-x-ray-template","description":"Structured template for plain radiographic evaluation of the neck, including airway assessment, soft tissue evaluation, and skeletal structures.","category":{"modality":"X-Ray","system":"Head & Neck"},"tags":["neck","airway","soft tissue","pediatric","plain radiograph"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"Neck X-Ray","aiInstructions":"Use the clinical indication to refine the title if specific protocol is mentioned (e.g., 'Neck X-Ray for Airway Assessment'). Default to 'Neck X-Ray' if no specific protocol is indicated."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"Document any prior neck imaging studies mentioned. If none are referenced, use the default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Two views of the neck (anteroposterior and lateral projections).","aiInstructions":"Extract the specific views obtained (e.g., AP, lateral, oblique). Specify number of views and projection names. Include any positioning notes or technical factors if mentioned."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Systematic evaluation of the neck structures demonstrates normal findings.","aiInstructions":"Provide an overview statement, then detail individual anatomical structures. Report findings in a logical anatomical sequence from superior to inferior or superficial to deep.","fields":[{"name":"Retropharyngeal soft tissues","defaultText":"No retropharyngeal soft tissue swelling.","aiInstructions":"Assess for retropharyngeal edema, swelling, or abnormal soft tissue thickening. Document width and appearance. Note any abnormal densities or fluid collections."},{"name":"Epiglottis","defaultText":"The epiglottis is normal.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate epiglottic size, contour, and density. Assess for swelling, narrowing, or abnormal configuration. Note any subglottic involvement."},{"name":"Airway patency","defaultText":"The airway is patent.","aiInstructions":"Assess the caliber and patency of the airway from nasopharynx through larynx and cervical trachea. Document any narrowing, obstruction, or abnormal configuration. Describe the subglottic region if relevant."},{"name":"Adenoids","defaultText":"The adenoids are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate adenoidal size and appearance. Note if enlarged, obstructive, or normal. Document adenoidal hypertrophy if present."},{"name":"Osseous structures","defaultText":"The visualized bones are unremarkable.","aiInstructions":"Assess cervical vertebral bodies, vertebral alignment, and other visible osseous structures. Evaluate for fractures, subluxation, degenerative changes, or abnormal density. Note any congenital anomalies."},{"name":"Laryngeal structures","defaultText":"Laryngeal structures are normal.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate vocal cords (if visible), laryngeal ventricles, and subglottic region. Document any masses, asymmetry, or abnormal narrowing."},{"name":"Trachea","defaultText":"The trachea is normal.","aiInstructions":"Assess tracheal caliber, patency, and contour. Note any narrowing, compression, or abnormal configuration. Document any foreign bodies or masses."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"Normal neck.","aiInstructions":"Provide a concise summary impression. State whether findings are normal or describe any significant abnormalities identified. Include clinical correlations if abnormalities are present. Use clear, definitive language suitable for clinical decision-making."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete Neck X-Ray Template radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/neck-x-ray-template","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/neck-x-ray-template","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a23819efd4f1d91750466d","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/neck-x-ray-template","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:25.340Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}