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Upper back pain have had thoracic x-ray. would aortic aneurysm show if present on pic. thank you?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

May or maynot: Depending on the x-ray and the amount of radiation etc, it may or may no show on a regular x-ray. If concerned, let your dr. Know and there are more definitive tests to assess for aneurysms than a routine x-ray of the thoracic back area.

Dr Alves agreed

Answered 11/13/2013

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