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My father's ct-hrct chest report shows hemangiomas noted in t3 and t9 vertebral bodies, what is it and is it normal?

Q: my father's ct-hrct chest report shows hemangiomas noted in t3 and t9 vertebral bodies, what is it and is it normal?

: Bone hemangioma is an overgrowth of blood vessels. It is usually of no concern but can cause weakening of the bone under severe stress.

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Bone hemangioma is an overgrowth of blood vessels. It is usually of no concern but can cause weakening of the bone under severe stress.

Answered 4/6/2021

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My father's ct-hrct chest report shows hemangiomas noted in t3 and t9 vertebral bodies, what is it and is it normal?

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