HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Could Be The Scar Tissue In Lungs?

Hello,My first time to know I have scar in my lungs when i was in doha, but sputum test, cultural report test are all negative, when i had chest x ray again. they still found out my both upper lobe with spot but test sputum test still negative...Do i have tb? what are the indication...the findings says, sputum test negative but x ray says its positive i'm confused now..do i have to take medicine? I want my spot out of my lungs but how?
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello
Infiltration develops into lungs and this causes calcification and fibrosis and this is known as scar in pulmonary tuberculosis .
Till there is no medicine that can remove this scar from lung fields and this is a permanent feature with the help of which one can identify an old tubercular patient . Only surgery can remove and that too is dangerous for life.
As you mentioned that only tuberculosis present in lungs , so following tests are to be done for confirmation.
1 Sputum examination for ACID FAST BACILLI ( AF B)
--At least 3 sputum specimens must be submitted preferably on 3 consecutive mornings .
2 Bronchoscopy , however this is meant for only serious cases but in doubtful cases ,w e can do.
3 Chest X ray , usually lesions are in apical regions ( upper lobes as in your case).
4 Sputum for culture and sensitivity tests.
5 Polymerase Chain Reaction ( PCR), speed of this test is results are very fast .
6 Purified Protein Derivative ( PPD)-Tuberculin Skin Test.
So if tuberculosis present get a complete treatment as advised your doctor.
Good luck.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Tuberculosis


Loading Online Doctors....
What Could Be The Scar Tissue In Lungs?

Hello Infiltration develops into lungs and this causes calcification and fibrosis and this is known as scar in pulmonary tuberculosis . Till there is no medicine that can remove this scar from lung fields and this is a permanent feature with the help of which one can identify an old tubercular patient . Only surgery can remove and that too is dangerous for life. As you mentioned that only tuberculosis present in lungs , so following tests are to be done for confirmation. 1 Sputum examination for ACID FAST BACILLI ( AF B) --At least 3 sputum specimens must be submitted preferably on 3 consecutive mornings . 2 Bronchoscopy , however this is meant for only serious cases but in doubtful cases ,w e can do. 3 Chest X ray , usually lesions are in apical regions ( upper lobes as in your case). 4 Sputum for culture and sensitivity tests. 5 Polymerase Chain Reaction ( PCR), speed of this test is results are very fast . 6 Purified Protein Derivative ( PPD)-Tuberculin Skin Test. So if tuberculosis present get a complete treatment as advised your doctor. Good luck.