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There is prominence of the ascending thoracic aorta. there is a left retrocardiac opacity which could be partial atelectasis. meaning? is this bad?
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Recommendation : This findings should be discussed with your doctor who knows your clinical symptoms. Otherwise it is not professional, and just guessing. My guess is that not looking bad.
Answered 11/28/2017
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