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A member asked:

There is a suspicious density in the right superimposed on the 3rd anterior rib, alv suggested. what is the meaning of it?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Density: Tumor, pneumonia, pulmonary embolus, pleural effusion all possibilites.

Dr Rhoades and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/3/2017

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