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Patchy opacity seen medially at the right lung base slightly extending to the hilum. they couldnt exclude an underlying mass. is cancer likely?
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Opacity: Cancer is always of concern depending on context, age, symptoms, previous history. Further tests will be needed, imaging and possibly biopsy in order to formulate the right diagnosis.
Answered 10/14/2018
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