Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Chest X-ray Showing Cardiomegaly, Mild Pleural Thickening, Evidence Of Tuberculosis. Need To Be Concerned?
My husband has just had. Chest X-ray for a visa application for NZ FINDINGS: Mild cardiomegaly (CTR 18 over 34). No evidence of cardiac failure or pleural effusion . Aortic unfolding. Mild pleural thickening at spices, right and left bases. No active lung lesion, sinister focus or evidence of tuberculosis. He is currently out of the country, should I be alarmed?
Wed, 24 Jul 2013
Hello
As you have said that your husband has pleral thickening at apices , it could be normal due to gravitational pull.
Thickening at the base of the lung again can be normal or age related.So nothing to worry about as heart is normal and no active TB.
He can get vise easily by having a clean chit from pulmonologist and attaching it with your visa.
Hope this helps.
As you have said that your husband has pleral thickening at apices , it could be normal due to gravitational pull.
Thickening at the base of the lung again can be normal or age related.So nothing to worry about as heart is normal and no active TB.
He can get vise easily by having a clean chit from pulmonologist and attaching it with your visa.
Hope this helps.
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Heart failure
Loading Online Doctors....