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If i had a double contrast ct scan of the chest and two chest x rays combine with an exercise stress test would this have showed cystic or pulmonary fibrosis? would it have showed up on either scan?
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Yes!: These disorders should be evident on a high quality contrasted chest CT
Answered 7/19/2014
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