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I been diagnosed in my chest xray that i have found tenting in the left lower lobe what does it mean?

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Tenting: Probably of no significance. However the best person to explain that to you is the physician who ordered the chest X-ray. Good Luck

Answered 8/30/2018

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Peaked: Refers to the peaked or tented appearance.

Answered 8/29/2018

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