Are Prominent Aortic Knuckle, Unfolded Aorta And Bilateral Mild Apical Pleural Thickening A Cause For Concern?
I had a chest X-ray PAView taken today with the following results: Prominent aortic knuckle Unfolded aorta Bilateral mild apical pleural thickening seen I am male 62 years of age, diabetic since the last 26 years, was on BP medication for 10 years but suddenly noticed low BP & stopped medication since the last 18-20 months. I walk briskly for an hour and half daily covering about 10kms and have recorded 6000 kms in 3 years to give you an idea of my physical activity & don t generally tire. Thanks in advance for your help. I am from southern India, a Vegetarian.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
The changes in your x-ray are normally seen with ageing process. nothing to be worried about. Apical pleural thickening represents old healed infections.
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Are Prominent Aortic Knuckle, Unfolded Aorta And Bilateral Mild Apical Pleural Thickening A Cause For Concern?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. The changes in your x-ray are normally seen with ageing process. nothing to be worried about. Apical pleural thickening represents old healed infections. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.