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When Do Prominant Hilar Area And Vascular Markings Occur In A Chest X-ray?

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Posted on Wed, 5 May 2021
Question: Received chest xray (computed plain radiographic examination of chest - PA view - which revealed:

exaggerated hilar
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Advice to undergo CT scan

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have gone through your query and the attached report.
Prominnat hilar area and vascular markings can occur due to.several.reasons including normal variation, pulmonary hypertension, enlarged lymph node etc. Further detailed evaluation, imaging studies like MRI or CT and clinical.correlation is required to confirm the diagnosis.
So, please be advised to follow up with your treating physician to for detailed evaluation.

Hope this answers your question
Please let me know if you need further clarification
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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When Do Prominant Hilar Area And Vascular Markings Occur In A Chest X-ray?

Brief Answer: Advice to undergo CT scan Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your query and the attached report. Prominnat hilar area and vascular markings can occur due to.several.reasons including normal variation, pulmonary hypertension, enlarged lymph node etc. Further detailed evaluation, imaging studies like MRI or CT and clinical.correlation is required to confirm the diagnosis. So, please be advised to follow up with your treating physician to for detailed evaluation. Hope this answers your question Please let me know if you need further clarification Regards Dr.Lekshmi