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How Concerned Should I Be About Dense Calcification Visible In A CT Scan While Experiencing Chest, Upper Arm, Left Shoulder And Back Pain?
On a recent CT scan for a lung infection my LAD showed up as having dense calcification yet I am only having minor symptoms ( occasional chest pain, pain in upper arms, left shoulder feeling of fullness and mild pain in the back of the neck ). I know women present differently. How concerned should I be?
Mon, 22 Aug 2022
Hello,
Usually calcification in the lungs don’t cause this signs and symptoms you are experiencing. However, it would be better to be seen by a pulmonologist specialist to be sure and safe if these are related or not.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
Usually calcification in the lungs don’t cause this signs and symptoms you are experiencing. However, it would be better to be seen by a pulmonologist specialist to be sure and safe if these are related or not.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Jolanda Nikolla, Pulmonologist
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