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I had a abnormal c x-ray it showed a density in the retrocardic area of lungs what does it mean?

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See doctor: You need to discuss this with your doctor since there are many types of densities which signify different things. Why was the CT obtained in the first place?

Answered 10/6/2020

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A member asked:

I had a abnormal c x-ray it showed a density in the retrocardic area of lungs what does it mean?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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