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I had a ct scan of my abdomen and pelvis. said i have minimal dependent atelectasis at lung bases. i'm 44. my mother died of ipf at 43.should i worry?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No, that: is a common incidental finding of doubtful significance.

Dr Lipkin agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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