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Does the chest x-ray impression directly say whether there is mass in the lungs or does it talk about only acute diseases?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Usually: If mass is present on chest exam, radiologist is trained to mention this as an abnormality. He is trained to differentiate abnormal from normal findings as well as as sometimes acute from chronic changes when comparing exams. Radiologist should mention all abnormalities that are present in report of examination.

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Does the chest x-ray impression directly say whether there is mass in the lungs or does it talk about only acute diseases?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Dr Hodge and another doctor agreed

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