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What Does This Chest X-ray Indicate?
Question: good day
what does it mean if the xrays says the following
prominent unfolding of the aorta widened mediasternum......
and what medication can we give my mom please...........
what does it mean if the xrays says the following
prominent unfolding of the aorta widened mediasternum......
and what medication can we give my mom please...........
Brief Answer:
It is a age related finding and it is expected finding in your mother's age
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your mother's findings suggests unfolding of aorta.Unfolding of aorta is causing widening of mediastinum.It is due to opened up appearance of aortic arch in chest X-ray.
It is generally a age related finding and it is expected finding in your mother's age.
However,it may be early seen in hypertension,diabetes mellitus,atherosclerosis etc.
Generally it is not concerning and it doesn't require any treatment.
But it need clinical correlation.It may be associated with aortic aneurysm,aortic dissection etc.If patient is having chest pain etc then contrast CT scan of thorax can be advised.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
It is a age related finding and it is expected finding in your mother's age
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your mother's findings suggests unfolding of aorta.Unfolding of aorta is causing widening of mediastinum.It is due to opened up appearance of aortic arch in chest X-ray.
It is generally a age related finding and it is expected finding in your mother's age.
However,it may be early seen in hypertension,diabetes mellitus,atherosclerosis etc.
Generally it is not concerning and it doesn't require any treatment.
But it need clinical correlation.It may be associated with aortic aneurysm,aortic dissection etc.If patient is having chest pain etc then contrast CT scan of thorax can be advised.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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