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Would scar tissue left from pleurisy show up on a chest x-ray? also would scar tissue cause recurring chest pain?
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Yes: Pleurisy is caused by inflammation of the linings around the lungs (the pleura), a condition also known as pleuritis. It's possible to have developed scarring. It's also possible that there's a little bit of leftover damage still healing itself. It's widespread inflammation, takes some time to heal, and that could cause chronic chest pain or discomfort.
Answered 3/1/2019
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