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Had ct abdm/pelvis found focal pleural fat in lt lung base posteriorly. is there concern?

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Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

No : This is a benign finding of no importance.

Answered 6/13/2013

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

No.: Simple fat is essentially never a problem. Prominent fat is often related to being overweight, but fat deposition is commonly seen, most often next to the heart, called epicardial fat pads.

Answered 6/13/2013

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A member asked:

Had ct abdm/pelvis found focal pleural fat in lt lung base posteriorly. is there concern?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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