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What does a opacity in the back/posterior lung base near my t11 vetebra mean?

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Dr. Gregory Hines answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Pneumonia?: It sounds like a pneumonia. It could also potentially be a tumor, but further testing after antibiotics should be done.

Answered 12/1/2017

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