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My Mother Is An 82 Year Old Woman Who Went
Question: my mother is an 82 year old woman who went to urgent care due to abdominal pain. It turned out to be constipation but i noticed in the discharge papers that the doctor did not address and wanted more info on the findings such as : what does ground glass consolidation mean and what is Bochdalek hernia
Brief Answer:
Need proper follow up by respiratory medicine specialist.
Detailed Answer:
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Consolidation and ground glass appearance is one of the most common manifestations of pulmonary infection.It is a non specific finding in radiology that indicates a partial filling of air spaces in the lungs by fluid as well as interstitial thickening or partial collapse of lung alveoli.However consolidations with ground glass appearance that do not disappear in 2 to 4 weeks of antibiotic therapy can oftenbe lung cancer or its precursor lesions.Therefore initially you should be tested for bacterial infection followed by a biopsy of lung tissue.
In simple language a Bochdalek hernia is a by birth abnormality in which an opening exists in the diaphragm(which seperates thorax from abdomen) allowing abdominal organs (particularly the stomach and intestines) to protrude into the thoracic cavity.This could be treated by minor operation.
Hope i was helpful.
Follow ups are welcome!
Need proper follow up by respiratory medicine specialist.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice
Consolidation and ground glass appearance is one of the most common manifestations of pulmonary infection.It is a non specific finding in radiology that indicates a partial filling of air spaces in the lungs by fluid as well as interstitial thickening or partial collapse of lung alveoli.However consolidations with ground glass appearance that do not disappear in 2 to 4 weeks of antibiotic therapy can oftenbe lung cancer or its precursor lesions.Therefore initially you should be tested for bacterial infection followed by a biopsy of lung tissue.
In simple language a Bochdalek hernia is a by birth abnormality in which an opening exists in the diaphragm(which seperates thorax from abdomen) allowing abdominal organs (particularly the stomach and intestines) to protrude into the thoracic cavity.This could be treated by minor operation.
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Follow ups are welcome!
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