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Husband had bad pneuominia. first they wre worried it was cancer now leaning more towards. infection. is this possible?
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Yes: Sometimes an infection can be mistaken for a malignancy and vice versa. However, if a malignancy was considered, close follow up is warranted. If an area does not resolve , then a biopsy may be needed. Hope this helps.
Answered 3/23/2013
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