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What Does Hilar Enlargement In The Lungs Mean?
Question: what does hila engorgement in lungs mean and is bronchovascular marking increased the same thing, i mean same terminology?
Brief Answer:
No, both are different terminologies.
Detailed Answer:
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No, both these are different terminologies.
Hila prominence is mostly due to pathology in major bronchus, large pulmonary vessels and mediastinal Lymphnodes.
Prominent bronchovascular markings (BVMs) is mostly seen with bronchitis, interstitial lung disease, early heart failure etc.
Both can be seen together if
1. Patient is having COPD
2. Congestive heart failure
3. If chest x ray is taken in expiration phase.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
No, both are different terminologies.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No, both these are different terminologies.
Hila prominence is mostly due to pathology in major bronchus, large pulmonary vessels and mediastinal Lymphnodes.
Prominent bronchovascular markings (BVMs) is mostly seen with bronchitis, interstitial lung disease, early heart failure etc.
Both can be seen together if
1. Patient is having COPD
2. Congestive heart failure
3. If chest x ray is taken in expiration phase.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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