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56/m (ex-smoker) - can non contrast chest ct scan detect endobronchial tumors (tumors in bronchi & bronchioles)?

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Tumors: Large endobronchial lesions or tumors can sometimes be seen if they are located in the large central airways. Bronchoscope is the test of choice to evaluate the airways

Answered 12/9/2017

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A member asked:

56/m (ex-smoker) - can non contrast chest ct scan detect endobronchial tumors (tumors in bronchi & bronchioles)?

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Dr. Maan Jamal answered

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