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Can copd be seen on ct chest without contrast? if so, would the radiologist have put it on the impression/findings?

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Not always: If it is emphysema then you see damaged lung but someone can have significant. COPD without evidence on cy.

Dr Petruska and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/20/2015

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