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What Does This Chest X-ray Report Indicate?
Question: I went for a chest x-ray and my lungs were clear, the impression vague nodular density projecting over the anterior aspect or the right 7th rib is favored to represent costochondral calcification. I am to go in for a CT scan. What does this mean?
Brief Answer:
It is likely calcification of the joint between the ribs and the cartilage
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The radiologist, who has reported your X-ray, feels that the noted nodular opacity is most likely calcification of the joint between the ribs and the cartilage. This is a common finding , as with advancing age, this joint gets calcified.
Since CT chest gives a much clearer picture, You have been asked to get a CT chest to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope this answers your query.
Take care.
It is likely calcification of the joint between the ribs and the cartilage
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
The radiologist, who has reported your X-ray, feels that the noted nodular opacity is most likely calcification of the joint between the ribs and the cartilage. This is a common finding , as with advancing age, this joint gets calcified.
Since CT chest gives a much clearer picture, You have been asked to get a CT chest to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope this answers your query.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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