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Robert T Schreiber MD's Answers
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Would a lung ventilation scan show any cancers in the lungs?
No. This type of scan only shows flow of air (ventilation), and does not diagnose cancers. However, it may be abnormal in that area if a cancer is there.
answered Jul 27, 2010 at 06:04PM
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