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Chest X-ray Shows Infiltration In Right Apex. What Does It Mean?
Hi dr, my friend under gone a chest x-ray and found out that there is a questionable infiltrates in the right apex what does it mean ? Recommended for ALV ( What this stands for? ) for further evaluation of right apex.could you please explain this to me? Thank you and God bless you.
Mon, 16 Dec 2013
Hi,
Your friends Xray has shown ?right apical infiltrates. It needs to be confirmed on ALV or apico lordotic view which focuses on the lung apices. The most common cause of such infiltrates if present is TB. Further investigations in the form of sputum examination, HRCT scan thorax and bronchoscopy may be required to confirm the diagnosis. Your friend needs to get evaluated by a Pulmonologist in detail.
Regards
Dr. Mishra
Your friends Xray has shown ?right apical infiltrates. It needs to be confirmed on ALV or apico lordotic view which focuses on the lung apices. The most common cause of such infiltrates if present is TB. Further investigations in the form of sputum examination, HRCT scan thorax and bronchoscopy may be required to confirm the diagnosis. Your friend needs to get evaluated by a Pulmonologist in detail.
Regards
Dr. Mishra
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