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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI'm a bit confused about these HRCT scans. Are an ...
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  • 22/01/2025

I'm a bit confused about these HRCT scans. Are an HRCT chest and HRCT lungs the same thing, or do they look for different issues? I'm trying to figure out if they cover different parts of the body or serve different purposes. Could you explain this to me? I'm feeling a bit anxious and want to understand what's going on.

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
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