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What Does The Following Chest X-ray Indicate?

Hi my mother is 55. I am sharing the findings in the chest X-ray. Please suggest if there s something to worry about 1. Prominent aortic nuckle 2. Increased brochovascular markings noted 3.right upper zone : heterogeneous opacity with fibrotic strands noted 4. Both apices: pleural thickening noted All angles are free Please explain the severity ( if any) and suggest the treatment
Mon, 9 Mar 2020
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Hi,

Incomplete data like purpose of doing the chest x-ray, any associated symptoms or medical illness not mentioned. I can understand your concerns for your beloved mother. As per the given chest X-ray report, your mother seems to be suffering from tuberculosis until proved otherwise. I would recommend CBC, ESR, and sputum for acid fast bacilli to confirm the diagnosis. The treatment for tuberculosis should be given after the confirmation of the diagnosis.

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

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Does The Following Chest X-ray Indicate?

Hi, Incomplete data like purpose of doing the chest x-ray, any associated symptoms or medical illness not mentioned. I can understand your concerns for your beloved mother. As per the given chest X-ray report, your mother seems to be suffering from tuberculosis until proved otherwise. I would recommend CBC, ESR, and sputum for acid fast bacilli to confirm the diagnosis. The treatment for tuberculosis should be given after the confirmation of the diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician