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What does it mean when a xray shows overlapping shadows?
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Radiographs are: Shadowgrams - meaning everything in a view overlaps, which is why most require multiple views in different positions to be "complete". Usually, a radiologist can decipher the overlaps and understand what is happening, but sometimes is not sure and may say something like "... May be a nodule or due to overlapping structures.". Ribs and vessels are 2 things that can add up to mimic disease.
Answered 12/3/2018
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