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I have pulmonary arterial hypertension (pah). i had abd. c.t. scan showed "bibasilar atelectasis" & an enlarged liver. are either or both d/t pah?
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CT: The PA pressure causes the liver to enlarge by back pressure. The large liver can cause some basilar atelectasis. They are all related.
Answered 11/16/2014
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