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Meaning Of Suspicious Infiltrates On Left Upper Lobe As Shown In Chest X-ray?
good morning doc what do you mean suspicious infiltrates on left upper lobe? is there a possibility that the radiologist got wrong in doing the result of an xray? my husband chest x ray result last sept 26,2012 . but we had a follow up xray last other day oct 16, 2012 the there result was : the lungs shows no infiltrates....
Thu, 25 Oct 2012
Infiltrates in upper lobes mean infection and Tubercular infection needs to be ruled out as TB commonly affects the upper lobes. Since your husband`s next x ray negates these findings, the diagnosis of TB is not confirmed. Does he have any symptoms like low grade fever, cough or weight loss. You may get a CT chest done or consult a pulmonologist who may examine him clinically after taking a detail history and advise if any more tests are required.
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