
What Does This Chest X-ray Report Indicate?

Question: Hello there, I have got my chest x-ray done for immigration purposes and results are as below:
1. Evidence of tuberculosis- Present- Minimal density seen in Lt. apex.
2. Lung fields- Abnormal- Minimal density seen in Lt. apex.
Please let me know what does it mean.
Thanks,
XXXX
1. Evidence of tuberculosis- Present- Minimal density seen in Lt. apex.
2. Lung fields- Abnormal- Minimal density seen in Lt. apex.
Please let me know what does it mean.
Thanks,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
I suggest for apico-lordotic view of chest X-ray.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Your findings may suggests minimal density in left apical region,it may be due to infection etc.
I suggest for apico-lordotic view of chest X-ray.It is a special view for apical region.Apical region is covered by bony ribs and clavicle.
Normal chest X-ray (PA view)may miss the findings so you may need special view.This will help in better evaluation.
Your findings also need clinical correlation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
I suggest for apico-lordotic view of chest X-ray.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Your findings may suggests minimal density in left apical region,it may be due to infection etc.
I suggest for apico-lordotic view of chest X-ray.It is a special view for apical region.Apical region is covered by bony ribs and clavicle.
Normal chest X-ray (PA view)may miss the findings so you may need special view.This will help in better evaluation.
Your findings also need clinical correlation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Sonia Raina


Thanks Doctor.
I have gone through 3 X Sputum test and results were negative and i have also got a CT scan done. I have also attached it for your reference. Kindly have a look and advise what it is.
Thanks,
I have gone through 3 X Sputum test and results were negative and i have also got a CT scan done. I have also attached it for your reference. Kindly have a look and advise what it is.
Thanks,
Brief Answer:
Fibrosis is a healed stage and generally it doesn't require any treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Your findings may suggests sequel of past healed infection. Infection naturally heals by fibrosis and calcification.
It is good that lesions are not active.
Fibrosis is a healed stage and generally it doesn't require any treatment.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Fibrosis is a healed stage and generally it doesn't require any treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
Your findings may suggests sequel of past healed infection. Infection naturally heals by fibrosis and calcification.
It is good that lesions are not active.
Fibrosis is a healed stage and generally it doesn't require any treatment.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Deepak


Thanks Doctor.
Shall i still go and see pulmonologist?
What further test immigration doctor may ask for?
Shall i still go and see pulmonologist?
What further test immigration doctor may ask for?
Brief Answer:
I don't think there is any need to visit pulmonologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
It is a healed stage and I don't think you need further test.
I don't think there is any need to visit pulmonologist
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
I don't think there is any need to visit pulmonologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
It is a healed stage and I don't think you need further test.
I don't think there is any need to visit pulmonologist
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D


Thanks Doctor.
But i think Immigration doctor is likely to ask for further tests just to find out TB is not active.
So what other tests he/she may ask for?
Thanks,
XXXX
But i think Immigration doctor is likely to ask for further tests just to find out TB is not active.
So what other tests he/she may ask for?
Thanks,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
You may be asked for some blood test like T.B gold test for confirmation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
You may be asked for some blood test like T.B gold test for confirmation.
You may also need routine hemogram.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
You may be asked for some blood test like T.B gold test for confirmation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to HCM,
I've gone through your query and understand your concern,
You may be asked for some blood test like T.B gold test for confirmation.
You may also need routine hemogram.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your query.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr. Indu XXXXXXX
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee

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