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Why Lungs Are Normal Except For Pleural Thickening ?
Question: Good Morning,
Results from my CT scan. Should I be worried
TECHNIQUE: Axial CT images were obtained following without administration of intravenous contrast. Sagittal and coronal reformatted images were also submitted for interpretation.
FINDINGS:
The lungs are clear. There are no pulmonary nodules, masses, consolidation or significant interstitial disease. No bronchiectasis or emphysema. Minimal bilateral apical pleural thickening is seen.
There is no mediastinal or hilar adenopathy. The trachea is midline. Visualized central airways. The heart is normal in size. No pericardial effusion. The pulmonary arteries and thoracic aorta are unremarkable.
There is no pleural effusion or pneumothorax.
The upper abdomen demonstrate no significant abnormalities.
Images through the lower neck show no significant abnormality. The thyroid lobes are partially imaged and appear unremarkable. No supraclavicular adenopathy. The bones and soft tissues.
Impression
IMPRESSION:
1. No acute intrathoracic abnormality.
2. No significant pulmonary parenchymal abnormality
3. Mild bilateral apical pleural thickening.
Results from my CT scan. Should I be worried
TECHNIQUE: Axial CT images were obtained following without administration of intravenous contrast. Sagittal and coronal reformatted images were also submitted for interpretation.
FINDINGS:
The lungs are clear. There are no pulmonary nodules, masses, consolidation or significant interstitial disease. No bronchiectasis or emphysema. Minimal bilateral apical pleural thickening is seen.
There is no mediastinal or hilar adenopathy. The trachea is midline. Visualized central airways. The heart is normal in size. No pericardial effusion. The pulmonary arteries and thoracic aorta are unremarkable.
There is no pleural effusion or pneumothorax.
The upper abdomen demonstrate no significant abnormalities.
Images through the lower neck show no significant abnormality. The thyroid lobes are partially imaged and appear unremarkable. No supraclavicular adenopathy. The bones and soft tissues.
Impression
IMPRESSION:
1. No acute intrathoracic abnormality.
2. No significant pulmonary parenchymal abnormality
3. Mild bilateral apical pleural thickening.
Brief Answer:
Lungs are normal except for pleural thickening
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thank you for choosing healthcare magic. Your lung CT is almost normal except for the apical pleural thickening.
Any disease that causes acute inflammation of the pleura can lead to pleural thickening. Asbestos exposure is one of the primary causes of pleural thickening. Asbestos dust contains microscopic mineral fibers that become lodged in the pleura when inhaled. This causes inflammation, leading to fibrous scar tissue buildup and, eventually, pleural thickening.
Other pleural thickening causes include:
Infections, such as tuberculosis or chronic pneumonia
Empyema, or accumulation of pus in the pleura because of infection
Hemothorax, or accumulation of blood in the pleura because of chest injury
Radiation exposure
Lung cancer
Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
Please consult a pulmonologist or a physician for thorough clinical examination and identification of causes of pleural thickening and appropriate treatment.
Hope i have answered your question. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you. Take care.
Lungs are normal except for pleural thickening
Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thank you for choosing healthcare magic. Your lung CT is almost normal except for the apical pleural thickening.
Any disease that causes acute inflammation of the pleura can lead to pleural thickening. Asbestos exposure is one of the primary causes of pleural thickening. Asbestos dust contains microscopic mineral fibers that become lodged in the pleura when inhaled. This causes inflammation, leading to fibrous scar tissue buildup and, eventually, pleural thickening.
Other pleural thickening causes include:
Infections, such as tuberculosis or chronic pneumonia
Empyema, or accumulation of pus in the pleura because of infection
Hemothorax, or accumulation of blood in the pleura because of chest injury
Radiation exposure
Lung cancer
Coronary artery bypass grafting surgery
Please consult a pulmonologist or a physician for thorough clinical examination and identification of causes of pleural thickening and appropriate treatment.
Hope i have answered your question. Please let me know if you need any further assistance. Thank you. Take care.
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