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CT Scan Showed Small Opacity At The Lung Base. Chest X-ray After Few Weeks Showed Diaphragm. Should I Worry?
Question: hi had ct scan with a d w/o contrast. showed small consolidative opacity right lower lung base posterior. thought to be early infectious infiltrate. had no sx s of pneumonia. just severe SOB. follow up chest x-ray 4 wks later showed diaphragm or something almost obliterating right lower lung. have appt with pulmonary/oncologist dr may 28th. do i need to worry just need to have a feel of what s going on
Hello,
Thanks for the post
The sign on CT scan is very unspecific and could be showing opacity that is not of pathologic origin as well as it could be a sign of a lung affection such as an infection or tumor.
Well I will suggest you worry less since you are actually not manifesting any symptoms related to a lung disorder.as most lung problems usually present with one ir symptoms such as cough, chest pain etc.
Wish you the best
Dr. Nsah
Thanks for the post
The sign on CT scan is very unspecific and could be showing opacity that is not of pathologic origin as well as it could be a sign of a lung affection such as an infection or tumor.
Well I will suggest you worry less since you are actually not manifesting any symptoms related to a lung disorder.as most lung problems usually present with one ir symptoms such as cough, chest pain etc.
Wish you the best
Dr. Nsah
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