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What are the features of pleural mesothelioma on chest ct scan? how does pleural mesothelioma look like on chest ct scan?
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Variable: Usually there will be fluid surrounding the lung with lumpy masses that encircle the lung (usually one side lung or even around the heart).
Answered 12/14/2017
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