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Does a calcium score scan show images of the lungs as surrounding structures i?

Q: does a calcium score scan show images of the lungs as surrounding structures i?

: Many lung cancers have been missed on CAC studies even though the entire thorax is viewed. In other words,lung cancers have been diagnosed during CAC studies, but many are missed.

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Many lung cancers have been missed on CAC studies even though the entire thorax is viewed. In other words,lung cancers have been diagnosed during CAC studies, but many are missed.

Answered 9/30/2023

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Does a calcium score scan show images of the lungs as surrounding structures i?

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