What Does The Following Chest X-ray Result Indicate?

Posted on Fri, 17 Mar 2017

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Question : My chest x-ray findings: calcified nodule at the lower left lung. Calcification in the thoracic aorta. Osseous structures show degenerative change in the thoracic spine.
Impression: Old granulomatous disease at the left lower lung.
Atherosclerotic change in the thoracic aorta.

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
There is nothing to worry about!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks so much for this query.

These findings are stigmata of a past disease. It doesn't show an active disease and there is no reason to be worried about this.

For the artheriosclerosis, I will suggest that your doctor does your blood lipids to see if there is need for treatment.

I hope this clarifies your worries. I wish you well. If you have any further worries, kindly report to me.

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