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Does pnemonia show up as a mass on lungs?

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Dr. Lisa Persaud answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

Not usually: Pneumonia itself does not usually appear as a mass on an xray. However, those that have a mass in their lungs, can develop an infection on top of that so it can definitely appear that way. It is always best to have a repeat chest x ray after you have been treated for pneumonia to make sure there is no underlying mass. Take care!

Answered 6/17/2017

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