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infiltrate?
by jellybeanorg, Jun 23, 2004 12:00AM
I recently had a PA chest x-ray done and the result said possible infiltrate in left lower lobe. I know this can possibly mean TB but what I don't know is can it mean anything else or even nothing at all. Any guidance on this would be so helpful. Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Jul 01, 2004 12:00AM
, Jul 01, 2004 12:00AM
An infiltrate looks like a shadow on a chest x-ray. There can be many causes, such as:
· an infection, like pneumonia or tuberculosis (TB);
· a blockage of an airway by a tumor or mucus; or
· a non-infectious pneumonia usually caused by something inhaled or aspirated.
You will need to check with your doctor to know what would be causing your infiltrate and the best treatment. A chest CT scan is more sensitive and shows more detail than a chest x-ray, so this may be the next test that is done.
· an infection, like pneumonia or tuberculosis (TB);
· a blockage of an airway by a tumor or mucus; or
· a non-infectious pneumonia usually caused by something inhaled or aspirated.
You will need to check with your doctor to know what would be causing your infiltrate and the best treatment. A chest CT scan is more sensitive and shows more detail than a chest x-ray, so this may be the next test that is done.
Member Comments (1)
by nursejill, Jul 16, 2008 08:48PM
A related discussion, lung infiltrates was started.
