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Should i be concerned if my daughter had a chest x-ray that showed this and the er doc said she needs a ct scan but her pediatrician won't order one.what could cause this?

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Dr. Keith Ramsey answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Adolescent Medicine

Don't know: What "this" is. But i would follow the recommendation of the pediatrician, since he sees kids all day, every day. He is the expert on children.

Dr Nilova agreed

Answered 3/30/2014

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