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What do these spots on a rib in chest x-ray could mean? (my mother have bronchitis and rheumatoid polyarthritis)
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Further evaluation : If your mother is taking immunosuppressive medications, malignancy and infection should be ruled out. Please see a Pulmonologist.
Answered 12/4/2019
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Hard to say!: Without seeing these "spots", it is impossible to tell you anything about them. Please discuss the spots with the doctor who ordered the X-rays. Make a list of all your questions and go with your mother to the doctor and ask them. Take notes while there, so you can can be sure you remember correctly and can refer to the notes later, if you need to. Your mom is lucky she has you to care about her!
Answered 12/5/2019
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