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Is PTB Undetermined Activity A Cause For Concern?
Good day Dr. Andrew, I want to ask if the result of my father s xray is contagious or serious? It says Fibrotic densities in the left upper lobe, The heart is not enlarged, Diaghram and sulci are intact, no other remarkable findings . impression - PTB undetermined Activity. Thank you.
Tue, 9 Oct 2018
Hi,
Usually patients who are having pulmonary tuberculosis may have cavities in the upper lobe of lung. But after taking anti tubercular drugs these cavity or infection get healed with fibrous tissue will appear in X-ray as fibrotic densities.
In few patients due their active immunity status it may heal spontaneously without out drugs also may appear like this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
Usually patients who are having pulmonary tuberculosis may have cavities in the upper lobe of lung. But after taking anti tubercular drugs these cavity or infection get healed with fibrous tissue will appear in X-ray as fibrotic densities.
In few patients due their active immunity status it may heal spontaneously without out drugs also may appear like this.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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