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I have ugly stains after a double bypass. How do I know what it is?

dolphinscapesDec 19, 2016
Dark spots on each breast above the lungs on either side of the breastbone. Also, a large area of discoloration under the left breast where there was supposedly a blister which bled. There is staining on the left side and on the belly. Sorry I am not photo competent.

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Dr. Glenn Messina, MD
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Answered on Dec 22, 2016
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