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What Does Opacities Noted In Both Infraclavicular Regions Indicate?
my xray result says suspicious opacities noted in both infraclavicular regions, partially obscured by overlying osseous shadows.what does this mean? Do i have a tb is it active? I have also been tested for PPD and the result was positive. plaese help me interpret this. thanks.
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Your report suggests suspicious opacities noted in both infraclavicular regions.It may be sequel of past infection or active infection.
It is difficult to determine low grade infection present inside the lesion.
Apico-lordotic view should be taken to properly visualize apical areas because apical areas are covered by many bony structures like clavicle,ribs.
It is important to rule out infective etiology.
You need proper clinical examination and further investigations.PPD is not confirmatory for T.B.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Hope I have answered your question.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Thanks for writing to HCM
Your report suggests suspicious opacities noted in both infraclavicular regions.It may be sequel of past infection or active infection.
It is difficult to determine low grade infection present inside the lesion.
Apico-lordotic view should be taken to properly visualize apical areas because apical areas are covered by many bony structures like clavicle,ribs.
It is important to rule out infective etiology.
You need proper clinical examination and further investigations.PPD is not confirmatory for T.B.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Hope I have answered your question.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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