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  • Female
  • 42 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I recently had a CT scan, and the results mentioned something about pleural tags. I'm a bit concerned and wondering if this is something serious. Should I be looking into more tests or follow-up investigations? Would love to get some advice on what to do next.

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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