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Is it possible for a radiologist to miss a tumour on a ct scan? should i have a second opinion?

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Possible: It's possible that a lesion can be missed on any study. I'm sure the radiologist would not object to a second reading of the scans by another radiologist in his group or elsewhere to reassure you.

Dr Rashid agreed

Answered 5/30/2017

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