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IS Broken Glass Attenuation And Pityriasis Related?
I was recently diagnosed with broken glass attenuation. I ve not had pneumonia for over 15 years. I ve also got oral herpes. Chronic stress due to a. Chronic disabled teen. Now pitysoriasis. Is there a connection? Should I be on gancyclovir? I had thrush for 6 months last yea
Wed, 20 Dec 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Pitysoriasis is chronic skin disease.
Broken glass attenuation (ground glass opacities - GGO) on CT scan is commonly seen with lung inflammation.
Both of them are seen with connective tissue diseases (CTD).
So in my opinion, you should get done Serum ANA level and detailed ANA profile. If both these are negative then these are not connected.
If ANA is positive then possibility of CTD is more likely.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Pitysoriasis is chronic skin disease.
Broken glass attenuation (ground glass opacities - GGO) on CT scan is commonly seen with lung inflammation.
Both of them are seen with connective tissue diseases (CTD).
So in my opinion, you should get done Serum ANA level and detailed ANA profile. If both these are negative then these are not connected.
If ANA is positive then possibility of CTD is more likely.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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