- Male
- 25 Years
- 22/01/2025
I've been having chest pain and got a 2D echo, ECG, blood work, and an X-ray done. The doctor said everything looks normal, but I noticed some black marks on the left side of the diaphragm in the X-ray. Could you tell me what these might be? I'm a bit concerned.
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Diaphragmatic tumour,hernia,birth trauma ,surgical trauma ,thyroid disease and auto-immune disease are some of the causes..A dermatologist opinion is advised.
Dr. Ranjith Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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