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Head CT: talking about sinuses - SM

Posted By: PoodleLady on 2008-12-03
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Subject: Head CT: talking about sinuses - SM

The sentence reads:  There is near complete opacification of the left frontal sinus with irregular areas of increased attenuation, suggesting s/l IN TUH TUH SATED mucus on the basis of chronicity. 


He says this word REALLY fast.   


 


 




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