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What is slight unfolding of aorta?

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Xray: This is a chest xray appearance of a widening of the normal aortic arch curve in the superior thorax. It does not necessarily have pathologic import though it is often seen in older patients and those with hypertension and atherosclerotic disease.

Dr Michalski and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/7/2020

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