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If on pa chest x-ray seen nodular dense on the left lung side, but it didn't seen on the lateral and oblique view, do i usually need future tests?

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Yes: A lung nodule should likely be followed up to figure out what exactly it is. A CT is best.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/1/2016

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