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Ct scan found minimal scaring or discoid atelactasis, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Probably not: This is usually an incidental finding, likely of no concern.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 6/21/2014

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