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Possible for a 6.6mm tumor to not show up on x-ray or ct scan?
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Yes: Below the level of detection and ct's are done in slices..Could be missed.
Answered 10/31/2012
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A cm is: Roughly a half-inch, so 6.6 is a little more than half that and quite easy to not been seen on ct, and unlikely to be seen on a plain film...And I am speaking of chest. Abdomen or pelvis even easier to miss.
Answered 10/1/2012
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