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Need Layman Understanding Of Chest CT Scan

I recently had a chest ct scan and these are the interpretation: Multiple plain axial images of the chest were obtained. No untoward reactions were noted. There are fibroid-calcific densitis appreciated in the right apical area and posterior segment of the right upper lobe. The rest of the lungs are clear of active infiltrates. There are no pulmonary or mediastinal masses seen. No enlarged nodes are seen. There is no evidence of pleural or pericardial effusion. There is an apparent soft tissue fullness of the right breast when compared to that of the left. This may be prominent fibroglandular tissue. IMPRESSION: FIBROID AND CALCIFIC DENSITIES RIGHT UPPER LOBE AS DESCRIBED OTHERWISE NO SIGNIFICANT CHEST FINDINGS. Are these results worrisome? Can someone please explain as plain as possible what these mean? Thank you.
Tue, 15 Jul 2014
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Fibrocalcific densities densities in right apical area and posterior segment of the right upper lobe are due to sequel of infection.Infection naturally heals by calcification and fibrosis.This condition doesn't generally require any treatment unless it compromises pulmonary functions.
Findings are not serious at all.

Rest of the lung fields are clear.
There are no pulmonary or mediastinal masses seen.
There is no evidence of pleural or pericardial effusion.
There is soft tissue fullness of the right breast as compared to that of the left,it can be considered as a normal variant.

Hope I have answered your question.
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Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Need Layman Understanding Of Chest CT Scan

Hello Thanks for writing to HCM Fibrocalcific densities densities in right apical area and posterior segment of the right upper lobe are due to sequel of infection.Infection naturally heals by calcification and fibrosis.This condition doesn t generally require any treatment unless it compromises pulmonary functions. Findings are not serious at all. Rest of the lung fields are clear. There are no pulmonary or mediastinal masses seen. There is no evidence of pleural or pericardial effusion. There is soft tissue fullness of the right breast as compared to that of the left,it can be considered as a normal variant. Hope I have answered your question. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan