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left upper lung opacity and apicolordotic view

my chest xray result says that i have suspicious left upper lung opacity. and it suggest for apicolordotic view.. what does it mean? do i have to worry about it ?..am i possible for a pneumonia?

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Hi just asking is the pulmunary  fibrosis and suspicious upper lung ocity noted.correlate with lordiotic view are the same
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Hi, the opacity as it is in the apical portion of the lung, its likely to be due to tuberculosis, hence the apicolordotic view, means the ordinary X rays cannot visualize this area of the lung, so this is a special view from top. This could also be fibrous tissue from an old lesion. Also, the PPD could be positive due to an old infection. This is correlated with clinical symptoms , like cough, evening rise of temperature, weight loss and blood tests, which will show a raised ESR and increased lymphocyte count, if it is an active infection. Please discuss this with your doctor am sure he will provide further assistance. Regards.
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