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What Does Calcific Density In Lower Lung Mean?

hi i undergone my medical examination and the doctor from my medical clinic asked me to get a clearance to a pulmonologist the result from my chest xray said calcific density lower lung..and then i came to see a pulmonologist and then she gave me clearance it says that calcific density lower lung n treatment recommended..although i had my clearance now i am still worried what does calcific density in my lower lung means? is it cancerous or what? pls i need a great explanation,thank you.
Wed, 1 Apr 2015
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HI

Thanks for posting your query.

There are many causes of calcification in lungs .

1. Old Bacterial or Parasitic Infections ( Healed Infections )
2. Accumulated Silicon deposists-- Usually seen in people who are exposed to sand particles for long term .
3. High calcium levels in blood --( There are many causes for that )
4. Conditions like Sarcoidosis , Amylodosis ,
5. Cancer .

The need for evaluation and the kind of evaluation depends on the size and appearance of calcification seen on X ray.

If you need to go for further evaluation then get the following test done :

CT Chest, Serum ACE levels , Serum Calcium Levels, AEC.

Kindly revert back with the tests reports.

Regards.
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What Does Calcific Density In Lower Lung Mean?

HI Thanks for posting your query. There are many causes of calcification in lungs . 1. Old Bacterial or Parasitic Infections ( Healed Infections ) 2. Accumulated Silicon deposists-- Usually seen in people who are exposed to sand particles for long term . 3. High calcium levels in blood --( There are many causes for that ) 4. Conditions like Sarcoidosis , Amylodosis , 5. Cancer . The need for evaluation and the kind of evaluation depends on the size and appearance of calcification seen on X ray. If you need to go for further evaluation then get the following test done : CT Chest, Serum ACE levels , Serum Calcium Levels, AEC. Kindly revert back with the tests reports. Regards.