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Advice me - My x-report stated
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Advice me - My x-report stated
by baskar, Jun 11, 2007 12:00AM
Just now i received myx-ray report stated...
CHEST PA VIEW
-Trachea is in midline
-Mediastinal and cardiac shadows appear normal
-Small irregular alveolar opacities in both mid zones
-Bilateral minimal apical pleural thickening+
-Cardiothoracic ratio is normal
-Bony thoracic cage appears normal
IMPRESSION
-Small irregular alveolar opacities in both mid zones
-Suggested CT chest correlation
About me :- Age:59, Male, Non-smoker
KINDLY ADVICE ME THE STATUS
CHEST PA VIEW
-Trachea is in midline
-Mediastinal and cardiac shadows appear normal
-Small irregular alveolar opacities in both mid zones
-Bilateral minimal apical pleural thickening+
-Cardiothoracic ratio is normal
-Bony thoracic cage appears normal
IMPRESSION
-Small irregular alveolar opacities in both mid zones
-Suggested CT chest correlation
About me :- Age:59, Male, Non-smoker
KINDLY ADVICE ME THE STATUS
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Jun 21, 2007 12:00AM
, Jun 21, 2007 12:00AM
The interpretation depends on what is meant by 'alveolar opacities'. In all likelihood the radiologist is referring to mild airspace infiltrates that are seen as shadows. Unfortunately this is a non specific abnormality, but probably an abnormality rather than a normal variant. It would be wise to get a CT scan to further, better characterize these infiltrates which might, on a CT scan, suggest a specific disease or class of diseases. Following the CT scan, the radiologist and a pulmonologist should review the findings and then give you their best assessment of what is going on and whether a lung biopsy or ongoing observation is indicated. This is not a black and white situation. Each of these specialists will have to bring his experience to bear on the interpretation and subsequent recommendations.
