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Kidney Stones Shown In CT Scan. Linear Opacities In The Base Of The Lung And Degenerative Spine. Had Heart Attack. Advise?
My husband had a recent CT scan to confirm that he had kidney stones, which he did. During the scan the radiologist's report also had a comment about linear opacities in the base of the lung and degenerative spine and lumbar area. Five years ago he suffered a heart attack with no muscle damage. Please let me know if there is any significance with the CT findings of the lung opacities? thank you. L.Nicole
Fri, 6 Sep 2013
Hi, you are only concerned with the kidney stones, if the stones are large enough the opacities can be due to hydronephrosis, and back pressure of fluid. The degenerative changes of lumbar spine may be old, or may coincide with the pain of the renal colic.
What ever the cause may be your doctor will take care of the health , don't worry, you will be fine. Thank you.
What ever the cause may be your doctor will take care of the health , don't worry, you will be fine. Thank you.
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