A 32-year-old member asked:
Would a lego show up on an xray?
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Dr. Bruce J. Stringeranswered
Radiology 48 years experience
Not well: Most plastics are radiolucent which means that they don't block the x-rays very much. Most small lego pieces will pas uneventfully. Choking, pain or vomiting requires immediate evaluation.
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Last updated May 27, 2019
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