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I went to the er because styrofoam exploded on my face i look at the x-ray and it looks clear but there were little circle things in my chest like 4?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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X-ray: X-rays need to be evaluated by a trained eye. Trying to diagnose the circular patterns on a chest x-ray with the scanty information available would be foolhardy. Would encourage you to discuss this with the physician who ordered the x-ray. Take care.

Answered 5/5/2015

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A member asked:

I went to the er because styrofoam exploded on my face i look at the x-ray and it looks clear but there were little circle things in my chest like 4?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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