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Should I Be Concerned About The OPG X-ray Showing White Shadow In The Jaw Area And Infection And Was Advised For A CT Scan?
I had an OPG xray today and it showed that I have an infection which I suspected however it also showed a white shadow located in the jaw area on the other side of my face. They don't know the cause and am having a CT scan on Monday. Should I be worried?
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
Hello, thank you for consulting with HCM.
If your OPG is showing that there is some white shadow in it , it means that there is some cyst or tumor in that area, if it is not a normal landmark then there must be some pain or swelling associated with it.
But there is no need to worry as there are solutions for each and every problem.
Better when the diagnosis is made once again you report.
Hope it will help you
Regards
Dr Dipti Singh
If your OPG is showing that there is some white shadow in it , it means that there is some cyst or tumor in that area, if it is not a normal landmark then there must be some pain or swelling associated with it.
But there is no need to worry as there are solutions for each and every problem.
Better when the diagnosis is made once again you report.
Hope it will help you
Regards
Dr Dipti Singh
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