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Does the term "confluence of shadows"on a chest x ray generally mean that something is observed that resembles a nodule but is believed to be something else such as overlapping normal structures?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Upload: You may upload your imaging and report during a virtual consult with HT. Confluence refers to contiguous findings.

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Answered 1/15/2021

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A member asked:

Does the term "confluence of shadows"on a chest x ray generally mean that something is observed that resembles a nodule but is believed to be something else such as overlapping normal structures?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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