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What Does This CT Scan Report Indicate?
I just done my ct scan...this the result.. 8.3 x 8.6 x6.8cm L x W X AP inhomogeneously enhancing hypodense lesions w/ cavitations & calcifications in the superior portion of the left lower lobe apposing the posterior chest wall. What does it mean? I have a cancer?
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
Hello,
The lesion may be a tuberculosis infection or bronchitis or sarcoidosis or malignancy. You need to be confirmed by sputum for microscopy, grams staining or acid fast staining or microscopy of malignant cells.
Bronchoscopic aspiration of secretions, CT guided lung biopsy, etc. are useful. Please consult your physician/ pulmonologist, they will examine for the cause and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
The lesion may be a tuberculosis infection or bronchitis or sarcoidosis or malignancy. You need to be confirmed by sputum for microscopy, grams staining or acid fast staining or microscopy of malignant cells.
Bronchoscopic aspiration of secretions, CT guided lung biopsy, etc. are useful. Please consult your physician/ pulmonologist, they will examine for the cause and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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