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LUNG CANCER

What does this mean, when i took x-ray the impression is:

RIGHT PARA AORTIC CALCIFICATION; LYMPH NODES?
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Doc, is this maybe a sign of going to lung cancer?
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1711789 tn?1361308007
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Hi there!

This means that there are areas of increased calcium deposition around the region near to the aorta and possibly represent lymphnodes.
Hope this is helpful.

Take care!
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