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Do lung tumors and atelectasis of the lung look similar on high resolution ct scan of lungs?
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Atelectasis. : Atelectasis is a nonspecific finding that can mimic other things, such as pneumonia, lung compression and possibly some types of malignancy. If clinical concern for malignancy exists, bronchoscopy should be done.
Answered 12/2/2017
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