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Ct kub reports say that left kidney shows mild thinning of the upper pole cortex may be due to focal nephritis. should i be worried?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

KUB: I specialize in this but need lots more information. This can be easily done as we chat with a 2nd opinion.

Answered 3/15/2017

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