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What Does My X-ray Findings Below Indicate?
Hi. My annual physical exam xray says that my chest xray is normal, heart not enalrged.
Then after 3 months, (for an pre employment medical exam) i got this result: Suspicious densities are noted in the right upper lobe. The heart is not enlarged. Diaphragm and sulci are intact. IMPRESSION: suggest apicolordotic view.
By the way, i have a history of PTB, about 7 years ago. could this be a relapse?
Then after 3 months, (for an pre employment medical exam) i got this result: Suspicious densities are noted in the right upper lobe. The heart is not enlarged. Diaphragm and sulci are intact. IMPRESSION: suggest apicolordotic view.
By the way, i have a history of PTB, about 7 years ago. could this be a relapse?
Fri, 10 Oct 2014
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1.The report suggests there are few densities noted in the apical / upper lobe right lung.
2.Since the visibility of apical region / upper lobe is poor due to complex anatomy.
3.So doctor has suggested for a apical view - where x-ray is taken in such position that - that area can be well delineated.
4.Rest of the structures appears normal. The old treated pulmonary tuberculosis does leave a trace after the treatment ( densities )
5.So the present densities can be due to old treated, need not to be a fresh infection / relapse.
6.To confirm the imaging evidence for absence of pulmonary tuberculosis an HRCT - high-resolution computer tomography is recommended. ( if you face trouble for employment clearance)
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
1.The report suggests there are few densities noted in the apical / upper lobe right lung.
2.Since the visibility of apical region / upper lobe is poor due to complex anatomy.
3.So doctor has suggested for a apical view - where x-ray is taken in such position that - that area can be well delineated.
4.Rest of the structures appears normal. The old treated pulmonary tuberculosis does leave a trace after the treatment ( densities )
5.So the present densities can be due to old treated, need not to be a fresh infection / relapse.
6.To confirm the imaging evidence for absence of pulmonary tuberculosis an HRCT - high-resolution computer tomography is recommended. ( if you face trouble for employment clearance)
Good luck.
Hope i have answered your query,
any thing to ask ? do not hesitate to ask.
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ganesh/62888
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