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2020-09-09 16:57:02
I had done a chest CT scan and it shows fibrotic scars in left upper lobe of lung- post inflammatory sequel changes so is it something serious or it's normal?
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May be a previous infection Needs more history and evaluation

Answered2020-09-10 02:12:36

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Fibrotic scar is due to post infection ,healed lesions,it's normal

Answered2020-09-10 06:00:35

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