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Can abnormal xray be mistaken for pneumonia if no other tests?
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Yes: There are a number of problems on chest xray that can look like pneumonia, inflamatory conditions of the lung, pulmonary infarction from a pulmonary embolism ( blood clot) , tumors, are among these things.
Answered 3/26/2013
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