Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Does This CT Scan Finding Indicate?
Question: I would like to understand the ct-scan result on my father lungs he's 76 yrs old, the impression on ct-scan is the following:
- pulmonary new growth with tumor extension to the right lung is highly considered. suggest tossue correlation
- pleural effusion, left
- cardiomegaly
- degenerative osteoarthropathy, spine
- basal pheumonia, left
- pulmonary new growth with tumor extension to the right lung is highly considered. suggest tossue correlation
- pleural effusion, left
- cardiomegaly
- degenerative osteoarthropathy, spine
- basal pheumonia, left
Brief Answer:
It may suggests deterioration as compared to previous findings.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Your father CT scan findings may suggests deterioration as compared to previous findings.
There is new growth in lung which has extended to right side of lung also.This may need histo-pathological correlation.
There is fluid in left pleural cavity and this condition is called as pleural effusion.
There is also pneumonitis(infection) in basal region of left lung.
Cardiac size is also increased.
There are degenerative changes in spine.It is generally age related finding.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
It may suggests deterioration as compared to previous findings.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Your father CT scan findings may suggests deterioration as compared to previous findings.
There is new growth in lung which has extended to right side of lung also.This may need histo-pathological correlation.
There is fluid in left pleural cavity and this condition is called as pleural effusion.
There is also pneumonitis(infection) in basal region of left lung.
Cardiac size is also increased.
There are degenerative changes in spine.It is generally age related finding.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Can you suggest what to do best for the meantime
that my father is not yet seen by his doc?Also can you explain further the histo-pathological correlation?
that my father is not yet seen by his doc?Also can you explain further the histo-pathological correlation?
Brief Answer:
Your father may need biopsy of lung mass.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Your father may need biopsy of lung mass.Only histopathological examination after biopsy can assess true nature of mass.This is very important for management.
You father need proper evaluation by a oncologist.
I wish your father to get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Your father may need biopsy of lung mass.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to HCM
Your father may need biopsy of lung mass.Only histopathological examination after biopsy can assess true nature of mass.This is very important for management.
You father need proper evaluation by a oncologist.
I wish your father to get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
