HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Do Ill-defined Opacities In The Left Upper Lobe Mean?

hello doc. my name is chinelita yatan im 30 years old...i have been xray last january 18 2017...and this is the result of my xray:FINDINS: ill defined opacities are noted in the left upper lobe. IMPRESSION:pulmonary tuberculosis,left upper lobe....here is my question doc. what is the meaning of this kind of ill....? is it curable doc? where possible i get this? im from philippines
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist 's  Response
Hello,

According to the result, you should see a pulmonologist specialist for probably further follow-ups. If it is tuberculosis it is completely a treatable disease do not worry.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jnikolla,
Pulmonologist
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Do Ill-defined Opacities In The Left Upper Lobe Mean?

Hello, According to the result, you should see a pulmonologist specialist for probably further follow-ups. If it is tuberculosis it is completely a treatable disease do not worry. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jnikolla, Pulmonologist