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What Does My Chest X-ray Report Indicate?
Question: What is the meaning of Conclusion Report in Chest X_Ray
Left lower zone consolidation.
Prominent vascular markings.
Left lower zone consolidation.
Prominent vascular markings.
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Detailed Answer:
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Its a term used to tell that the lung units are blocked by some material. Consolidation most commonly means that the lungs are infected by an infection, like a pneumonia.
It is important to understand that consolidation does not always mean there is infection. Other possibilities are other materials such as fluid, blood (pulmonary edema/hemorrhage), or cells (cancer).
They all look similar and clinical information will be needed to decide the exact diagnosis.
Your primary physician may need other tests like bronchoscopy.
I have made it as simple as possible.
Best of luck, Dr Mittal
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Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I can help you.
Its a term used to tell that the lung units are blocked by some material. Consolidation most commonly means that the lungs are infected by an infection, like a pneumonia.
It is important to understand that consolidation does not always mean there is infection. Other possibilities are other materials such as fluid, blood (pulmonary edema/hemorrhage), or cells (cancer).
They all look similar and clinical information will be needed to decide the exact diagnosis.
Your primary physician may need other tests like bronchoscopy.
I have made it as simple as possible.
Best of luck, Dr Mittal
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