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On a ct report radiologist states 'nodules" in a metastic colon cancer patient . why would he not put any measurements?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

You are right,: there should be some measurements, except perhaps if the nodules have been described on prior CT reports, are a known finding, and are unchanged.

Answered 1/5/2019

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