- Male
- 23 Years
- 07/02/2025
I just had my medical examination for a visa today and they had to take my X-ray 3 or 4 times because it wasn't coming out clear. Then they put this round iron thing with white tape on my nipple. Could this cause any problems or show up as some kind of opacity on the X-ray? I'm a bit confused about what this means.
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Need your x ray to comment on it
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Radiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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