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What Does My Sinus Scan Mean?
what is mild opacification present within inferior aspect of left maxillary sinus, raising possiblity of acute or chronic sinusitis (part of xray report for sinus xray just done) and what is mild dextroscoliosis in upper lumbar ddd change and what is minor kyphosis - part of xray report for chest xray. have been on three sets of abx since beginning of December, two different nasal sprays, pulmicort, salbutamol, and now serc on top for dizzyness
Thu, 22 Oct 2020
Hi,
The meaning of multiple X-ray reports are as follows:
- Mild means just above normal. Opacification in Radiology means become more white on X-ray that the normal range meaning there is something and in your case the mucosal thickening in the sinuses. X-ray cannot distinguish between acute or chronic hence the reports as it says.
- Scoliosis means side by side deviation of the spine. Dextro means in opposite direction. Dextroscoliosis is thus self-explanatory
- Kyphosis is backward bulge of spine as detected clinically and on X-ray
Surely there is a problem with spine and thus I would advise you the following:
- Go for CT scan of sinuses to get a confirmed diagnosis so that a proper management can be done, not just symptomatic
- As for spine CT scan is best for bone changes and MRI for spinal cord and soft tissues.
- Go for final diagnosis and thus for a specific treatment
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
The meaning of multiple X-ray reports are as follows:
- Mild means just above normal. Opacification in Radiology means become more white on X-ray that the normal range meaning there is something and in your case the mucosal thickening in the sinuses. X-ray cannot distinguish between acute or chronic hence the reports as it says.
- Scoliosis means side by side deviation of the spine. Dextro means in opposite direction. Dextroscoliosis is thus self-explanatory
- Kyphosis is backward bulge of spine as detected clinically and on X-ray
Surely there is a problem with spine and thus I would advise you the following:
- Go for CT scan of sinuses to get a confirmed diagnosis so that a proper management can be done, not just symptomatic
- As for spine CT scan is best for bone changes and MRI for spinal cord and soft tissues.
- Go for final diagnosis and thus for a specific treatment
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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