What Does My X-ray Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 28 Aug 2015

Question: I have been unfit for work for x Ray showing the bilateral apical pleural thinking as per the medical centre but do not have any past or current history for pulmonary diseases so that I have taken chest x Ray and HRCT chest from private radiologist both are normal, I want to reconfirm by you , can you help me in this regard issue me your opinion

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
HRCT is normal and it is confirmatory.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have gone through images in detail.
There appears slight irregularity in bilateral apical area which may mimic apical pleural thickening(apical pleural cap).
But HRCT(Thorax)findings are absolutely normal.There are no evidence of apical pleural thickening.HRCT is most sensitive to detect such findings.As HRCT is normal,you don't worry at all.

Apical pleural thickening may be normally present in 10% chest X-rays.It is not necessarily due to infection.Chest X-ray appearance may be due to normal aging process etc.

You may apply for reconsideration regarding job criteria as HRCT findings are normal and it is confirmatory.

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. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (7 minutes later)

Thank you ,for your opinion, can you provide me this opinion on my email so I can take print out and submit the both radiologist opinion so I can get the job offer
Thanks again

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I think customer support can help yo

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Sorry, I am unsure how you can download this answer. You may contact customer support for help.

Get well soon.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (26 minutes later)

They are reconsidering my application saying the there is apical pleural thinking in HRCT

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thickening more than 2 cm is considered as significant.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Pleural thickening more than 2 cm is considered as significant. In your case I did noth appreciate thickening. Further I don't feel apical pleural cap will be a criteria for job unfitness. Discuss with your doctor.

It is good that they are reconsidering your application.

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. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (13 minutes later)

No sir they are not considering my application because of th

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may attach report of your radiologist.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

There are no pleural thickening in HRCT images(both axial and coronal sections).
You may attach report of your radiologist.

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. Neel Kudchadkar