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Pain in right shoulderblade while deep breathing. had a chest ct scan in sept, came back clear. pain started in nov though. could clot still be factor?

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

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Unlikely: its unlikley that this is a clot since you have a negative CT. If it hurts with inspiration it is likely musculoskeletal pain.

Answered 2/11/2015

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A member asked:

Pain in right shoulderblade while deep breathing. had a chest ct scan in sept, came back clear. pain started in nov though. could clot still be factor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

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