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I saw my grandpa's x-ray report... the x-ray revealed one of the lungs, but the other lung's region was blank. what does it mean ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Only one lung: It may mean that he had one lung removed previously.

Answered 3/31/2013

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