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What Does "bilateral Vascular Prominence" In Chest X-ray Report Suggest?
Question: I have bilateral vascular prominence in chest X-ray.But the CT scan showed no abnormalities.I was treated for Tubercular pleural effusion 3 yrs back.Now what might this be?
Brief Answer:
CT scan is more sensitive than X-rays,so don't worry at all.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Increased broncho-vascular makings may be due to infection,inflammation,age related etc.
It is not a serious finding and findings are often reversible with treatment of underlying cause.
Since CT scan is normal,there is nothing to be worried about.
CT scan is more sensitive in detecting prominent broncho-vascular makings and other findings as compared to X-rays,so don't worry at all.You are fine.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
CT scan is more sensitive than X-rays,so don't worry at all.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Increased broncho-vascular makings may be due to infection,inflammation,age related etc.
It is not a serious finding and findings are often reversible with treatment of underlying cause.
Since CT scan is normal,there is nothing to be worried about.
CT scan is more sensitive in detecting prominent broncho-vascular makings and other findings as compared to X-rays,so don't worry at all.You are fine.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am having low grade fever(99-99.5)for 3 wks now
Brief Answer:
Fever may be due to many causes,it need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Besides proper clinical examination,you may need further tests like widal test,malaria parasite test(MP test),urine RE/Me,ultrasound of abdomen,blood culture etc.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Fever may be due to many causes,it need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Besides proper clinical examination,you may need further tests like widal test,malaria parasite test(MP test),urine RE/Me,ultrasound of abdomen,blood culture etc.
Proper treatment depend upon findings.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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