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Do Enlarged Lower Turbinates Always Show Up on a CT Scan?

islgrlAug 15, 2011
I have been told that I need my lower turbinates cauterized, infractured, and a portion of them removed because they are enlarged and is blocking my airway. However, this is not indicated by the CT report. Is it possible that it did not show up on the CT scan but is still present?

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