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2018-06-01 06:28:26
Does chest ct scan detect any cancer or swelling in the Rib cage ???????????
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination first and ya CT does detect bone changes. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest.

Answered2018-06-01 06:44:06

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