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Had xray after short of breath and pain 2 previous pnemothraxs.. xray said there was white ovoid opacity. what does it mean? thanks for your reply.
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Collapse of area or: Could be an area of residual atelectasis from previous procedures for pneumothorax or could be localized contusion and/or scar, or even a fluid collection in a fissure. Should follow up.
Answered 11/12/2013
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