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Ct scan 1mm calcified granuloma lower left lobe lower thorax. had hole in lung as premature baby, needed tube, now healed. could this be the cause?
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Calcification: if the chest tube was inserted in the that location, most likely it is the cause of that calcification, but close follow up with your pediatrician & pulmonary specialist to make sure there is no other cause for it. Good luck.
Answered 6/18/2015
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