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What Does The Finding Of Heterogeneous Small Opacity Is Seen Overlying Anterior End Of Right Second Rib Indicate In A Lung X-ray?

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Posted on Fri, 29 Sep 2023
Question: My XRay report of lungs disclosed Heterogeneous small opacity is seen overlying anterior end of right second rib means ?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It may be due to past infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thanks for writing to us.

Small heterogeneous opacity may be due to past infection. Your findings may need clinical correlation. Recent infection has air bronchogram which is not mentioned in your query. take care.

Hope I have answered your query.

Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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What Does The Finding Of Heterogeneous Small Opacity Is Seen Overlying Anterior End Of Right Second Rib Indicate In A Lung X-ray?

Brief Answer: It may be due to past infection. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Small heterogeneous opacity may be due to past infection. Your findings may need clinical correlation. Recent infection has air bronchogram which is not mentioned in your query. take care. Hope I have answered your query. Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX