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What Are The Underlying Causes For Having Calcific Density In Right Lung?

hi doctor, i am currently aplying for a job abroad and my current xray result reveals that i have a calcific density right lung.how and when did i possibly get it because i feel well and i just had undergone xray last year oct which shows that i had a normal lung findings.i m confused
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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Hello,
A calcified lung could occur due to various causes like calcified granuloma,
Hamartoma, carcinoid, osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, metastasis from distant foci , primary bronchogenic carcinoma, or it can be a calcified lymph node by old non active infection by tuberculosis or histoplasmosis. sometimes coronary artery, pericardium and even aorta can be seen as calcified area may be due to arteriosclerosis. So consult a pulmonologist further investigation and treatment. The will suggest you to undergo through repeat chest x ray pa view, CT scan of chest, echocardiography. Do not worry to much as most of calcified lung lesion are benign in nature.
Take care bye.
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What Are The Underlying Causes For Having Calcific Density In Right Lung?

Hello, A calcified lung could occur due to various causes like calcified granuloma, Hamartoma, carcinoid, osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, metastasis from distant foci , primary bronchogenic carcinoma, or it can be a calcified lymph node by old non active infection by tuberculosis or histoplasmosis. sometimes coronary artery, pericardium and even aorta can be seen as calcified area may be due to arteriosclerosis. So consult a pulmonologist further investigation and treatment. The will suggest you to undergo through repeat chest x ray pa view, CT scan of chest, echocardiography. Do not worry to much as most of calcified lung lesion are benign in nature. Take care bye.