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The cardiomediastinal silhouette is mildly prominent, likely projectional . what does this mean on radiology results for x-ray at er?

Q: the cardiomediastinal silhouette is mildly prominent, likely projectional . what does this mean on radiology results for x-ray at er?

: The wording says the structures that occupy the middle of the chest look larger than expected but they believe it is just from the technique used. In other words, = normal but with a technique variable

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The wording says the structures that occupy the middle of the chest look larger than expected but they believe it is just from the technique used. In other words, = normal but with a technique variable

Dr Pasniciuc and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/6/2023

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A member asked:

The cardiomediastinal silhouette is mildly prominent, likely projectional . what does this mean on radiology results for x-ray at er?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Pasniciuc and another doctor agreed

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