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What Does This Nuclear Stress Test Report Indicate?
Question: I recently had a nuclear stress test. One of the finding in the report states calcified perihilar lymph nodes. Is this something to be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
Calcified perihilar lymph nodes may be due to many causes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Calcified perihilar lymph nodes may be due to many causes.
It may be due to infection like healed tuberculosis,sarcoidosis,industrial exposure etc.
You may need clinical evaluation and proper history taking.
If it is due to past healed infection then usually it is not concerning.
However,conditions like sarcoidosis may need further treatment.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Calcified perihilar lymph nodes may be due to many causes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Calcified perihilar lymph nodes may be due to many causes.
It may be due to infection like healed tuberculosis,sarcoidosis,industrial exposure etc.
You may need clinical evaluation and proper history taking.
If it is due to past healed infection then usually it is not concerning.
However,conditions like sarcoidosis may need further treatment.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
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